"Ebony Hunting Dagger Sterling Silver Musical Instruments Cut Late 18th Century"
Large hunting knife or dagger, carved ebony handle with inlays of silver plates representing musical instruments and a cup, hilt with scrolls in solid silver, vintage late 18th century. This dagger is in good general condition. The scabbard (leather and brass) is not the original one. Note: tiny traces of oxidation on the blade, one of the small silver plates is slightly deformed (missing a small nail), some scratches and wear from time, worn scabbard, look carefully at the photos. Dimensions Guard width 7.7 cm Blade length 53 cm / total 71.5 cm Reference: F30 977 All photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com