Bidspirit auction | Unique 18th C. French Masonic

Unique 18th C. French Masonic Mason's Dagger with - Unique 18th C. French Masonic Mason's Dagger with Rubies in Fine Horn Grip. An outstanding quality dagger with an elaborate large grip carved of a solid piece of horn, in the form of the hand holding a scroll in its fist. Both ends of the scroll with brass mounts, each inset with a fine ruby stone. With its heavy brass guard and an amazing blade of unique Trapezoid section configuration, deeply struck with a large maker's mark on one side. Probably French 18th century, possibly owned by an important Mason. Overall length: 12 3/4”. Blade length: 8 1/4”.