Sweden
19th century
Steel, wood
Total length: 15.5 ; Blade length: 6.5 cm
Single-edged steel blade with middle edge, signed ‘C.W. Dahlgren Eskilstuna’.
Stylised straight hilt.
Steel ferrule and bolster engraved with geometric motifs.
Wooden spindle engraved with a dragon in an oval on each side.
Polished steel scabbard, engraved with floral motifs on each side and a deer in a cartouche; two large cuts to allow the guard to pass through; stamped ‘N ? 340 ‘.
Hoop ring.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Reference : 5441