Lot consists of (A) A good copy of an Italian Cinquedea. Blade of characteristic form etched at fork with knights on horseback, quillons etched, wood grip of cinquedea type with blackened brass pommel. Blade measures 15", 21" overall, 3" wide. CONDITION: Patinated overall. (B) is an Italian hunting knife, circa 1800, possibly earlier with 9" heavy blade and elaborate brass bound horn grip. The blade with etching at fork of a cockrel and an expanded flower. The brass bound fluted horn grip with slight worm damage. CONDITION: Good, mostly bright metal. (C) A bone gripped stiletto with heavy short blade measuring 4 - 3/4", engraved with floral meander. The fluted horn grip with beautiful patination, the pommel engraved with floral meander en suite. CONDITION: Fair, with considerable wear to blade and etching. Grip is crisp. Name Value Blade Length (A) 15" (B) 9" (C) 4 - 3/4" Overall Length (A) 21" (B) 13 - 1/2" (C) 9 - 5/8" Paperwork
Lot consists of (A) A good copy of an Italian Cinquedea. Blade of characteristic form etched at fork with knights on horseback, quillons etched, wood grip of cinquedea type with blackened brass pommel. Blade measures 15", 21" overall, 3" wide. CONDITION: Patinated overall. (B) is an Italian hunting knife, circa 1800, possibly earlier with 9" heavy blade and elaborate brass bound horn grip. The blade with etching at fork of a cockrel and an expanded flower. The brass bound fluted horn grip with slight worm damage. CONDITION: Good, mostly bright metal. (C) A bone gripped stiletto with heavy short blade measuring 4 - 3/4", engraved with floral meander. The fluted horn grip with beautiful patination, the pommel engraved with floral meander en suite. CONDITION: Fair, with considerable wear to blade and etching. Grip is crisp. Name Value Blade Length (A) 15" (B) 9" (C) 4 - 3/4" Overall Length (A) 21" (B) 13 - 1/2" (C) 9 - 5/8" Paperwork
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