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MID-17TH CENTURY
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AN ITALIAN GUNNER'S STILETTO
MID-17TH CENTURY
With tapering blade of triangular section marked on one face with increments from '1' to '120', turned ricasso, hilt comprising short swelling spirally fluted quillons, wire-bound spirally fluted swelling ivory grip inset with tortoiseshell pellets and silver pins, and spirally fluted pommel (minor corrosion marking to iron parts)
9in. (22.8cm.) blade
MID-17TH CENTURY
With tapering blade of triangular section marked on one face with increments from '1' to '120', turned ricasso, hilt comprising short swelling spirally fluted quillons, wire-bound spirally fluted swelling ivory grip inset with tortoiseshell pellets and silver pins, and spirally fluted pommel (minor corrosion marking to iron parts)
9in. (22.8cm.) blade
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 20% on the buyer's premium.