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Photos from Chad Arnow's Collection: (Click to enlarge)       This piece has been sold and is no longer in my collection. |
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Del Tin 2172 Parrying Dagger
Original: 17th century This large parrying dagger is meant for use in the off-hand. The long guard features a strong ring guard and quillons the curve down and forward, hexagonal in cross-section. The unusual pommel is squarish with a raised area in the center, and is decorated with incised fluted lines. The iron wire wrapping of the grip has been replaced by leather over spiral-wrapped wire. The scabbard is leather-covered, wool-lined wood. The fittings are German silver, accented with Sterling silver. The top locket features a sharkskin strap that attaches to a brass button, securing the dagger in the scabbard. Overall length: 18.25" Weight: 15 ounces Width of guard: 6.125" Blade: 12.75" long; 1.125" wide tapering to .5" Grip and pommel: 5.125" Has a custom scabbard hand-crafted by Art Elwell's A Work of Art. Maker: Del Tin Armi Antiche of Italy Inspired by an original located in the castle of Udine, before the armoury moved to another museum at Villa Manin of Passariano. |
