Subasta Bidspirit | Rare Venetian Dagger, Schiavona, silver

Rare Venetian Dagger, Schiavona, silver hilt and scabbard, Early 18th century. - Item details Description Rare Venetian Dagger, Schiavona, silver hilt and scabbard, Early 18th century. A rarely-encountered example, carried by Slavs in the service of the Venetian Doges.Mounted entirely in silver, with gilded pommel and guard with long, downturned quillons and filigreed guard set with pearls and garnets, struck with a Venetian hallmark depicting the Lion of St. Mark's. The wooden grip with complex twisted silver wire wrap, the long, narrow tricorn blade finely profiled at the forte and deeply slotted and pierced, with acute thrusting tip. In its silver scabbard engraved overall in baroque flowers and stands of arms and gilt finial, with initials and a date on the reverse which appear to read NF in reverse and 1702. Provenance Auctions Imperial Inc, March 18, 2012, lot 135. Height: 56 cm; Condition Good condition Dimensions Height 56 cm / 22 in