Fine French Carved Ivory Dagger, Dieppe, 1850 - 10036
This fine dagger is French, circa 1850, finely carved in ivory and probably coming from Dieppe, a known center for fine and creative ivory sculpting. Steel blade. Ivory grip and scabbard front faces, wood rear faces with original fabric cover. In the center of the scabbard there is an engraving HENRI II (??) . Length 16 inches. Very good condition. Minor age cracks.
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