Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 14 Dec 2021
An Italian miniature dagger
An Italian miniature dagger, conforming generally to the cinquedea type, rapidly tapering blade 7.5 in., with medial ridge and a U-section fuller at the forte; steel hilt, drooping cross piece with pierced arms, the grip with moulded chevrons at front and back, the large terminal etched with architectural motifs, wooden grip panels pierced with three holes closed at either end with small gold grilles (one restored). *Amended Description/Estimate*