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Photos from Nathan Robinson's Collection: (Click to enlarge)       This piece has been sold and is no longer in my collection. |
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Arms & Armor Writhen Parrying Dagger
Original: c. 1580, German Bashford Dean Collection, Metropolitan Museum, New York En suite to the Writhen Rapier, this dagger features a decoratively roped guard and pommel. This particular piece has a fullered blade with decorative chiseling on the ricasso block. The grip is covered in twisted wire with turk's heads top and bottom. Overall length: 17" Width of guard: 4.5" Blade: 12" long; 1" wide tapering to .5" Grip and pommel: 5" Has a black leather scabbard with decorative fittings and a matching rapier. Maker: Arms & Armor of Minnesota |
