Left-Hand Spanish Parrying Dagger, Circa 1530

Title

Left-Hand Spanish Parrying Dagger, Circa 1530

Subject

Spanish weapons; Left-hand daggers; Archaeological finds; 16th century arms; Parrying daggers

Description

This excavated Left-Hand Parrying Dagger was found at an undisclosed location. The 5 1/2 inch hilt has a large plum shaped pommel, turned down finials on the cross-guard (quillon) and a side ring guard (anneau) fitted with an pierced metal plate. The 13 inch needle-point blade has diamond shaped cross section.

Creator

Unknown craftsperson, Spanish

Publisher

weaponscollector.com

Date

circa 1530

Contributor

Frederick Eugene Williams III (known as Jack Williams), Collector

Rights

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Relation

The F.E. Williams III Collection of Antique Firearms

Format

image/jpeg

Language

United States English

Type

Still Images; Artifact Documentation

Identifier

111-0056

Coverage

Temporal: 16th Century
Spatial: Unknown

Overall Length

17 1/2 inches

Overall Width

5 3/4 inches

Hilt Length

4 1/2 inches

Hilt Material

Missing

Blade Material

Steel

Blade Length

13 inches

Weight

1 lb 1/4 oz

Condition

Excavated

Provenance

Undisclosed location