A Spanish or Italian Left-Hand Dagger, Late 17th Century. With sharply tapering blade double edged over half its length to the point, the back beneath the ricasso notched along both sides, rectangular ricasso recessed for the thumb on one side, and with a circular hole on each side beneath for sword-breaking, hilt comprising plain triangular guard with turned edge and set with a triangular panel pierced and chiselled with symmetrical foliage on the inside, compressed button-shaped pommel with button, and wire bound grip.
Dimensions:
Blade Length: 20 Inches (50.80 cm)
Overall Length: 24.5 Inches (62.23 cm)