NAVAL OFFICER'S DAGGER, Restoration. 34556
Gilt bronze hilt, crossguard decorated with a naval anchor, double quillon with acanthus leaf decoration, gilt bronze pommel cast in high relief with an anchor and palmettes. Handle with mother-of-pearl grips, sides adorned with a gilt brass ribbon with floral decoration. White blade, length 22.4 cm.
Brass scabbard engraved with a floral design. Two gilt bronze suspension rings.
Total length with scabbard 33.4 cm.
France.
First Empire.
Fair condition, accident and missing piece on one of the mother-of-pearl grips, blade oxidized, some oxidation spots on the scabbard. Dagger from a family estate, never cleaned or handled.
Reference :
34556