9th Dec, 2009 10:00

Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria

 
Lot 125
 

125

A RONDEL DAGGER FORMED ENTIRELY OF STEEL

A RONDEL DAGGER FORMED ENTIRELY OF STEEL, PROBABLY LATE 15TH CENTURY with stout three-stage blade reinforced at the tip, formed with a slender fuller along the hollowed back-edge on one side, inlaid in latten with the bladesmith's mark, the letter 'I' at the forte, the hilt formed of a disc top and bottom of differing size, each engraved with delicate foliage around the edge, the upper with spiralling lines and retained by a foliate copper rivet, and fluted grip engraved with pairs of spiralling lines 35cm; 13 3/4in

Sold for £500


 
A RONDEL DAGGER FORMED ENTIRELY OF STEEL, PROBABLY LATE 15TH CENTURY with stout three-stage blade reinforced at the tip, formed with a slender fuller along the hollowed back-edge on one side, inlaid in latten with the bladesmith's mark, the letter 'I' at the forte, the hilt formed of a disc top and bottom of differing size, each engraved with delicate foliage around the edge, the upper with spiralling lines and retained by a foliate copper rivet, and fluted grip engraved with pairs of spiralling lines 35cm; 13 3/4in