Stiletto

42-30-184A

From: Pyrenees

Curatorial Section: Historic

Object Number 42-30-184A
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Pyrenees
Date Made 1700-1750
Section Historic
Materials Steel | Horn (animal part) | Brass
Description

Single-edged, steel blade tapering to sharp point; punctate, floral decoration on both faces and inscribed: "Soi Defensor Dmidueno". Spring on back of blade for holding in sheath. Short, rectangular, brass guard. Brass cap with fine engraved decoration at both ends of grip which is fluted white horn, the flutings marked by brass lines.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942
Other Number 511 - Collector Number

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