A Continental Renaissance style parcel-gilt, silvered and agate presentation dagger
A Continental Renaissance style parcel-gilt, silvered and agate presentation dagger

SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY

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A Continental Renaissance style parcel-gilt, silvered and agate presentation dagger
Second half 19th Century
The hilt with beast-head finger-guards, 'jewelled' agate mid-section, and terminal cast with mythological figures and twin amorini finial, the scabbard decorated to one side with a battle scene in relief, the reverse with scrollwork and beasts, fitted with a smaller blade and poker, within a hinged red velvet-lined leather case
The dagger and scabbard: 19in. (48.3cm.) long