Thank you for your input, guys.
I have just located a similar example, although not so refined and; a shallower relief and some blade wear. The origin and approx. date matches. I will try and chase the (Italian) owner, to check if he got further info since he posted his knife, back in 2006.
P.S.
Gene's posted example has a similar ricasso decoration style but the blade and grip are more dagger like, i would say.
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Last edited by fernando; 15th January 2013 at 01:18 PM.
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