Yet another mystery knife

Miguel · 24th August 2015, 05:40 PM

Hi everyone,
I obtained this knife some time ago not knowing what it was then and still not knowing despite many hours of looking through books and searching the net. It is a small knife being 9.25 ins overall with a 5.125 ins long triangular blade 0.375 ins width of faces. The Quillons are downturned and together with the scabbard is very ornate, the fittings and scabbard are bronze or brass and the handle is ivory. Your comments would be appreciated.
Miguel

Sajen · 24th August 2015, 10:17 PM

Look like a European dagger!?

broadaxe · 24th August 2015, 11:26 PM

Appears to be modern made out of various parts.

Miguel · 25th August 2015, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by broadaxe

Appears to be modern made out of various parts.

Hi Broadaxe,
I agree it could be fairly modern but its style suggests it also could be older. I believe it to be a genuine piece possibly a Victorian repro as they were prone to do. All the parts are matched and the pommel cap is embossed with the spoked circle emblem in the centre of the quillon, Miguel

Miguel · 25th August 2015, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Sajen

Look like a European dagger!?

Hi Sajen,
Thanks for your comment, I lean towards your thinking also. Miguel

Miguel · 24th November 2015, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Miguel

Hi Sajen,
Thanks for your comment, I lean towards your thinking also. Miguel

After many hours of searching for similar style and type of dagger I have formed the opinion that it is a European 19thC "Prostitutes, Bodice, Garter or Romantic dagger for want of a better name. It is small enough and pretty enough for use as a Ladies? Concealed dagger.
Miguel

estcrh · 24th November 2015, 11:56 PM

I can not add anything other than to put all of your images together.

Miguel · 27th November 2015, 05:17 PM

Thanks Estcrh great pics again.
Regards
Miguel

24th August 2015, 05:40 PM	#1
Miguel Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 584	Yet another mystery knife Hi everyone, I obtained this knife some time ago not knowing what it was then and still not knowing despite many hours of looking through books and searching the net. It is a small knife being 9.25 ins overall with a 5.125 ins long triangular blade 0.375 ins width of faces. The Quillons are downturned and together with the scabbard is very ornate, the fittings and scabbard are bronze or brass and the handle is ivory. Your comments would be appreciated. Miguel Attached Images

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estcrh Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,492	I can not add anything other than to put all of your images together. Attached Images

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Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,416	Look like a European dagger!?

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broadaxe Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 334	Appears to be modern made out of various parts.

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Miguel Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 584	Thanks Estcrh great pics again. Regards Miguel