Tortoise Shell Stiletto
Original: Germanic or Spanish style
Very little is known about this particular antique. Its age and lineage are both mysteries.
It has a diamond-shaped blade, tapering quickly to a point, bronze fittings, recurved cross-guard, and solid bronze scabbard with a ball on the end. Its handle is made from discs of tortoise shell, stacked and shaped.
Overall length: 9.75"
Width of guard: 2.625"
Blade: 5.625" long
Maker: Unknown antique maker.
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