"Corsican Stylus, Strong Handle With Silver Fittings. France, XIXth"
Corsican stylus, strong handle with silver fittings.France, 19th century
Steel, silver, mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell, horn.
L. of the stylus : 28,2cm
L. of the blade : 16,7cm - Width of the heel : 1,9cm
Steel blade with one edge and counter-edge, wide back (some pitting)
Heavy wooden handle covered with horn, tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl and decorated with silver columns and plates. Silver ferrule and bolster. Finished with rivet button.
Fairly good condition.
Reference :3009
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