Antique Japanese & World Weapons AUG. 29th

Early, 16th C. Italian or French STILETTO Left-Hand

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Start price: $400

Estimated price: $800 - $1,200

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Early, 16th C. Italian or French STILETTO Left-Hand Dagger. With its steel hilt mounts having an unusual octagonal grip chiseled with distinctive style decorations. Mounted with a strong broad double edged blade bearing a well preserved deeply struck maker’s mark to ricasso. Good early example most likely to date from the mid to late 1500s.Total Length (inside scabbard if present): 16 3/4" Blade Length: 10 3/4"