Bidspirit auction | Fine 19th C. Russian/French Nobleman's

Fine 19th C. Russian/French Nobleman's Hunting Dagger - Fine 19th C. Russian/French Nobleman's Hunting Dagger Knife, Agate Grip & Enamel. Beautiful and very ornate example of the hunting dagger owned by a wealthy and noble person in the mid to late 1800s and is probably French or Russian in origin. Having richly gilt brass mounts with intricate and fine details profusely decorated with blue and white enamel work and mounted with a fabulous Agate stone grip showing fantastic colors and structure. Wearing a sturdy double edged blade of diamond section with etched and gold gilt panels depicting hunting and military trophies, exhibiting lovely dark gray patina evenly distributed throughout, tiny chip to the very tip. Solid and overall intact, with its original velvety fabric over wood scabbard, all showing expected light wear consistent with the age. Overall length: 10 1/2”. Blade length: 6 1/4”.