Corsican stylus mounted in the sponge. Handle with sides out of tortoiseshell, inlaid with mother-of-pearl plates, enriched with four nets in mother-of-pearl twists. Mounting in silver plated metal. Pommel with sides. Cut-out ferrule. Superb blade with flat back and counter-edge, with pans at the point and with days at the heel, engraved in strong relief on a face "Vendeta" and on the other face, "Morte", enriched with scrolls on amati bottom. Wooden scabbard covered with mauve fabric (wear), with three trimmings and silver plated chain. With its chain of suspension. B.E. Early 19th century. Knife in very good condition. Length : 26,3 cm - Blade length : 16 cm
Estimate
€800 - €1,200
Result
Not sold
Buyer's premium
28%
Corsican stylus mounted in the sponge.
Handle with sides out of tortoiseshell, inlaid with mother-of-pearl plates, enriched with four nets in mother-of-pearl twists. Mounting in silver plated metal. Pommel with sides. Cut-out ferrule. Superb blade with flat back and counter-edge, with pans at the point and with days at the heel, engraved in strong relief on a face "Vendeta" and on the other face, "Morte", enriched with scrolls on amati bottom.
Wooden scabbard covered with mauve fabric (wear), with three trimmings and silver plated chain.
With its chain of suspension.
B.E. Early 19th century. Knife in very good condition.
Length : 26,3 cm - Blade length : 16 cm
Sale
Thursday 10 March 2022・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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3, rue Favart
75002 Paris