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 turned down finials on the cross-guard (quillon) and a side ring guard (anneau) fitted with an openwork metal plate the pommel is missing. The 14 3/4 inch spear point blade has a 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

111-0068

Coverage

Temporal: 16th Century
Spatial: Spain

Overall Length

20 1/4 inches

Overall Width

5 1/8 inches

Hilt Length

5 1/2 inches

Hilt Material

Missing

Blade Material

Steel

Blade Length

14 3/4 inches

Weight

9 1/2 ounces

Condition

Excavated

Conservation Notes

Missing pommel

Provenance

Excavated find