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A 'HOLBEIN' DAGGER IN SWISS 16TH CENTURY STYLE
A 'HOLBEIN' DAGGER IN SWISS 16TH CENTURY STYLE, 19TH CENTURY
with broad double-edged blade of flattened-diamond section, iron hilt comprising guard and pommel respectively cast with masks and demi-figures, cast grip in imitation of plaited wire, in its openwork scabbard formed in two pieces and lined in wood, the outer faces decorated with Landskencht warriors in contemporary costume, and with traces of silvered finish
23.2 cm; 9 1/8 in blade
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A 'HOLBEIN' DAGGER IN SWISS 16TH CENTURY STYLE, 19TH CENTURY
with broad double-edged blade of flattened-diamond section, iron hilt comprising guard and pommel respectively cast with masks and demi-figures, cast grip in imitation of plaited wire, in its openwork scabbard formed in two pieces and lined in wood, the outer faces decorated with Landskencht warriors in contemporary costume, and with traces of silvered finish
23.2 cm; 9 1/8 in blade