Subasta Bidspirit | Very rare large Italian stiletto,

Very rare large Italian stiletto, сirca 1840 to 1865. - Item details Description Very rare large Italian stiletto, сirca 1840 to 1865. Obviously the later modern style of the Italian switch blade stiletto came from this much earlier design. Enormous knife with medial ridge running down the center of both sides of the blade. Etched designs on full length of blade on one side. Indecipherable two-lined markings. Brass mounts. ”S” shaped cross guard. Very elaborate pommel. Bone and brown horn, two on each side, with brass separator. Lock back design. Forerunner to the Italian Switch Blade Stiletto. Excellent preservation. Provenance: Dan Morphy Auctions, 13 October 2012, lot 434. Length 56 cm. Condition Good condition Dimensions Height 56 cm / 22 in