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SPANISH LEFT HAND DAGGER MAIN GAUCHE C.1660

$8,500

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SPANISH LEFT HAND DAGGER MAIN GAUCHE C.1660

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The lovely form and decoration of this blade conceal a much more serious function; to parry and capture an opponents blade. The opened clefts flanking the ricasso allow a blade to be captured more easily than the closed clefts above, but does not assure success, as a quick twist and withdrawal of the blade, a move perfected by most swordsmen, freed the blade. The interior of the guard mounts a pierced and embossed plate which is decorated en suite with the guardo polvo of the rapier to which it was matched originally. The ricasso is struck with a makers mark each side and the dagger is preserved in exceptional condition throughout.Blade length: 17 7/8”

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Faganarms



Since 1965, we have served collectors, providing fine and rare Antique Arms & Armor and a broad spectrum of related items. Founded in the post war years when good items were relatively abundant, we grew with the Civil War Centennial and through the Revolutionary War Bi-centennial to become the largest volume dealers in our field. Our stock of over 5000 items includes swords and all types of edged weapons, armor, pole arms and firearms as well as artifacts from virtually every culture including Viking, Indopersian, African, Oceanic, Japanese, and other Asian.

Whether you're a long time collector, or just starting out, Faganarms has the largest selection of antique arms, armor and related items for every kind of collector."
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