French Dagger w/ Skeleton Hilt Circa Mid. 19th Century

Straight blade with two wires engraved with floral motifs, to the central groove deep in semi-moons, small heel; hilt gilded bronze depicting death in cloak with snake on the hilt; wooden scabbard covered with leather hand-painted (small faults) with gilt brass mounts, decorated with floral motifs in relief.

Length 42.5 cm.

Estimate: 1200.00 € | € 1500.00 March 2015

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