26th Jun, 2024 11:00

Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria

 
Lot 142
 

142

A GERMAN TROUSSE, CIRCA 1780

comprising knife with tapering blade double-edged towards the point, recessed at the forte and formed with a pierced moulding, iron hilt inset with a horn panel engraved with an inscription on each face, fork decorated en suite (one piece of horn with insect damage), an associated further fork in place of a steel, in its tooled leather scabbard (areas of wear, restorations), 21.5 cm overall

A related trousse is illustrated Schmitz 2010, no. 150.

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comprising knife with tapering blade double-edged towards the point, recessed at the forte and formed with a pierced moulding, iron hilt inset with a horn panel engraved with an inscription on each face, fork decorated en suite (one piece of horn with insect damage), an associated further fork in place of a steel, in its tooled leather scabbard (areas of wear, restorations), 21.5 cm overall

A related trousse is illustrated Schmitz 2010, no. 150.

Auction: Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 26th Jun, 2024

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AUCTION DAY: 26TH JUNE 2024, AT 11:00am

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