Bidspirit auction | A EUROPEAN STILETTO DAGGER, 18TH/19TH

A EUROPEAN STILETTO DAGGER, 18TH/19TH CENTURY - An antique European stiletto, the exceptionally long and slender steel blade of rigid triangular section, tapering gradually to a very acute point and designed primarily as a thrusting weapon. The ricasso bears a small stamped device resembling a fleur-de-lis. Fitted with a simple steel crossguard terminating in faceted bud-shaped finials. The shaped wooden grip of warm reddish-brown tone is longitudinally faceted and surmounted by a substantial faceted steel pommel of corresponding bud form. Dimensions: L: 19 1/2 in., (49.5 cm.) Condition: Blade lightly pitted. Hilt tight and in very good condition, with a light antique patina. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.