Antique Japanese & World Weapons AUG. 29th
Lot 395:
Exquisite 19th C. French Aristocrats Hunting Sword Dagger ~ Damascus Blade. A wonderful quality example with chiseled iron guard having animal head and other hunting details, a large well carved one-piece horn grip topper with an elaborate iron tang-cap. Wearing a superb quality double edged blade of strong diamond section, exhibiting wonderful active patterns of artistic Damascus steel. In its leather scabbard having steel mounts profusely chiseled with floral motives and a maker’s name to the front of the throat. An exceptionally attractive hunting weapon, most definitely a custom design by a special order of a wealthy hunter enthusiast from the mid to late 1800s France.Total Length (inside scabbard if present): 22 1/4" Blade Length: 14 1/4"
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