mystery dagger for ID
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Would welcome opinions on this small dagger , thank you.
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Nice piece with a bit of age to it. Is the hilt made out of bone? Ivory? Plastic/Bakelite/celluloid? Could help to narrow down the age. Just a guess for me would be a gambler's dirk/boot knife. These small daggers were used by 'soiled doves', gamblers, cowboys, etc. They typically had bone or MOP handles, often with simple line decorations like yours, many with fancy wavy blades. They date c. 1860's-1900 or so...IF it is what I'm guessing, that is. :shrug:
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Glad to be of help! Let's see if there are opinions from others.
http://www.icollector.com/RARE-OLD-W...BARD_i11028908 Note the similar grip style and decoration. This one is a push dagger. https://www.worthpoint.com/worthoped...gger-483664633 |
This one very similar to yours. WOW! Look what it went for!!!
http://www.icollector.com/San-Antoni...gger_i18962631 So, ah, is yours for sale? :D :rolleyes: |
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Fabulous ! Thanks for the info ! However the dagger isnt mine , it belongs to a colleague and he asked me if I knew anything about it , which I didnt . So much appreciation , thanks. |
The grip look to me as its made of whale- bone.
Best regards Thomas |
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As if you join these two ... and not from Texas ;) :o .
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