A FRENCH NAVY DIRK OR DAGGER WITH AN ETCHED BLADE, 19TH CEN.
A fine French Naval dirk with a double-edged flat-diamond-shaped blade, and lenticular ricasso, the blade is etched with anchor, panoply of arms and floral patterns on either side. Finely carved handle.
Early 19th century.
L: 8 7/8 in., (22.5 cm.)
Condition Report: Very good with minor signs of wear.
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A fine French Naval dirk with a double-edged flat-diamond-shaped blade, and lenticular ricasso, the blade is etched with anchor, panoply of arms and floral patterns on either side. Finely carved handle.
Early 19th century.
L: 8 7/8 in., (22.5 cm.)
Condition Report: Very good with minor signs of wear.