An Italian Gunner's Stiletto Mid-17th Century
An Italian Gunner's Stiletto
Mid-17th Century
With sharply tapering blade of stiff triangular section with moulded ricasso and graduated along one side with incised numerals from '1' to '120', hilt comprising writhen swelling brass quillons and pommel, and swelling writhen dark horn grip set with light horn dots and numerous small brass nails (twist wire binding later)
26 cm. blade
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An Italian Gunner's Stiletto
Mid-17th Century
With sharply tapering blade of stiff triangular section with moulded ricasso and graduated along one side with incised numerals from '1' to '120', hilt comprising writhen swelling brass quillons and pommel, and swelling writhen dark horn grip set with light horn dots and numerous small brass nails (twist wire binding later)
26 cm. blade
