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Rare and Fine Antique Arms & Armour from Around the World

Friday 15 December 2023 e Saturday 16 December 2023, 02:00 PM • Sarzana

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A fine engraved knife - Campobasso (Italy)

Estimate

€ 600 - 800

Sold

€ 750

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

length 25 cm.
Fully etched blade, at the weak with a large floral motif, at the forte with three longitudinal bands, two decorated with racemes, the central one with floral motifs at the girdle, near the back a circular open-work. It is noteworthy that the designs are not repeated identically on the two sides, but are executed with some variations. Tang bordered by a cross framing, and also engraved with floral motifs. Some light pitting. Beautiful work at the base first moulded then twisted into knots. Carved, roped grip frame, cap worked with a buttoned cusp. Mother-of-pearl grip scales engraved with racemes, one with a small missing part and the representation of a bird. Wooden scabbard with earlier velvet covering (heavily worn), silver chape and hood.
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Si tratta di un'asta indipendente da Finarte e come tale gestita interamente a Sarzana da Czerny's. Per oggetti considerati "arma" dalla legge italiana per l'acquisto è necessaThis is an independent auction from Finarte and as such is managed entirely in Sarzana by Czerny's.