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Tuesday 25 March 2025 e Wednesday 26 March 2025, 02:00 PM • Sarzana

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A fine and rare decorated big knife by Villani, 1862

Estimate

€ 1.000 - 1.500

Sold

€ 4.250

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Campobasso
length 50 cm.
Straight, single-and short false-edged blade, the central part pierced and engraved with racemes and a vase; below the back, at the top, the signature "LARTEFICE RAF. VILLANI DI CAMPOBASSO 1862". Tang with depiction of Victor Emmanuel II on one side, the other smooth. The shoulder worked with a faceted column. One-piece steel grip, also fretwork being masterfully pierced and engraved with trophies, Savoy shield and floral motifs; the outer surface embellished with small brass bands with notch decorations. Of good quality.