AUCTION 39: ANTIQUE ARMS & ARMOR

AN AGATE HILT FRENCH HUNTING DAGGER, 18TH CEN.

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Start price: $1,200

Estimated price: $1,700 - $2,200

Buyer's premium: 28%

Sales Tax: On buyer's premium only

Elegant French silver-mounted hunting dagger bearing a slightly curved steel blade decorated with engraved motifs, the silver cross-guard is modeled as open shells, and the hilt is hand-carved of natural translucent agate.Late 18th century.

Dimensions: L: 18 in., (59 cm.)

Condition: Very good, scabbard is missing.