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FEDERAL PERIOD LARGE AMERICAN OR BRITISH NAVAL

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,500.00 USD
FEDERAL PERIOD LARGE AMERICAN OR BRITISH NAVAL

DIRK. Overall length: 14 1/2". Blade length: 9 7/8". Plain blade has a raised medial ridge. Gilded brass rococo style guard featuring foliate motifs and gilded brass ferrule. Turned, certifiably antique ivory grip and pommel. Gilded brass sheath with intricate foliate engraving. Suspension rings are present. CONDITION: blade has a dark gray patina. Guard retains over half of its original gilded finish. Grip and pommel have expected age cracks. Sheath retains some original gilded finish in protected areas. There are a few shallow dents to the bottom of the sheath. (02-17481/BF). $1,200-1,500.