Dagger
| Object Number: | 42-30-209 |
|---|---|
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Florentine |
| Provenience: | Italy Florence (Italy) |
| Date Made: | 1700-1799 |
| Early Date: | 1700 |
| Late Date: | 1799 |
| Section: | Historic |
| Materials: | Steel Wood Brass |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
| Other Number: | 172 - Other Number |
Description
Steel blade double-edged except for upper third on one edge which is thick and notched crosswise, tapering to sharp point. The shorter cutting edge is bevelled. Rectangular section ornamented with four dots. Above blade is steel knob at right angles to blade and grip. Spirally twisted wooden grip with brass cap.
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