October 13th 2012 Firearms & Knives Sale (12)
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/12/2012
Circa 1840 to 1865. Obviously the later modern style of the Italian switch blade stiletto came from this much earlier design. Enormous knife with medial ridge running down the center of both sides of the blade. Etched designs on full length of blade on one side. Indecipherable two-lined markings on haft. Brass mounts. "S" shaped cross guard. Very elaborate pommel. Beautiful long scales. Ivory and brown horn, two on each side, with brass separator. Lock back design.
Condition: (Excellent).
Item Dimensions: Overall: 22" L.