Spanish 17th C. Left Hand Sail Guard Dagger PIERCED Work & Wire Insert Ricasso

Dagger features a straight single to double edged blade with serrated spine notch, dark corrosion and surface age erosion throughout appropriate for naval environment. Rectangular ricasso exhibits a concave thumb recess alongside twin copper wound wire inserts within dual apertures. Curved triangular sail guard displays pierced filigree scroll decoration with edge wear. Straight quillons, spirally carved iron grip and pommel remain tight and solid. Full length 23 inches, blade length 18.5 inches.