France, 19th century
Steel, bronze and nickel silver
Total length: 23 ; Blade length: 13 cm
(slightly dull tip and fine crack to the spindle)
Virtue dagger with hexagonal steel blade, convex bronze spindle with foliate decoration in bas-relief, ball pommel decorated en suite, guard with two scrolled quillons and nickel silver scabbard with hoop ring.
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Reference : 5040