"Consulate - 1st Empire - Celebrity Dagger - 18th-19th C. "
Consulate period - 1st Empire, ceremonial dagger with its scabbard, 18th - 19th century. Gilded and engraved brass mount. Single-piece octagonal-shaped fuse with foliage engraving. Straight scroll-shaped crossguard ending in a fleur-de-lys point. Central "escutcheon" part decorated with a pair of crossed swords. Urn-shaped pommel with rivet button. Straight, flat, 2-edged blade. Brass scabbard showing signs of wear, engraved with floral motifs and a hunting horn in an oval medallion and a suspension ring. Length: 49.5 cm Length without scabbard: 48 cm Blade length: 36 cm Blade width at the heel: 1.5 cm Good condition of use and conservation, in its own juice and patina, see details in the photos. Free shipping for France. International shipping costs, rate on request depending on the area of the country. Visit my other objects by consulting my gallery and our site: https://www.IrisAntik.com