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tolemac · 29th April 2013, 12:55 AM

Hello all~ I recently acquired a unique I guess would be called a dagger. I was told by AN expert Heres what he said..

I can tell you with complete confidence that I do not know what it is, or where it is from. Nor do I recognize the decorations, which appear to have been chased (engraved with a tool that is struck).

I can also tell you that the deterioration due to age and possible burial appears to be authentic, unlike the chemically induced aging I see almost every day on fakes.

The handle appears to be a stag crown (base of an antler), but I can't tell you what species of cervid (deer family) it is from.

So, now im here to see if there is anyone else that can help me find out more@@ if you have any thoughts please let me know. Thank you

29th April 2013, 12:55 AM	#1
tolemac Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 3	&& HELP && PHOTOS ADDED UNKNOWN DAGGER W/ UNUSUAL MARKINGS W/ ANTLER HANDLE ANTIQUITY Hello all~ I recently acquired a unique I guess would be called a dagger. I was told by AN expert Heres what he said.. I can tell you with complete confidence that I do not know what it is, or where it is from. Nor do I recognize the decorations, which appear to have been chased (engraved with a tool that is struck). I can also tell you that the deterioration due to age and possible burial appears to be authentic, unlike the chemically induced aging I see almost every day on fakes. The handle appears to be a stag crown (base of an antler), but I can't tell you what species of cervid (deer family) it is from. So, now im here to see if there is anyone else that can help me find out more@@ if you have any thoughts please let me know. Thank you Attached Images Last edited by tolemac; 29th April 2013 at 05:50 PM. Reason: Ad Photos