Hi Archer
What a lovely item.
It may or may not be a Victorian reproduction, but it appears exquisitely chiselled rather than cast.
In fact, this leads me to think it might be earlier. All the gothic Victorian period daggers I've come across were cast. But cut steel is a big investment in labour and time and most copyists don't seem to bother.
If its 19th century I suggest it might be early 19th century. Or perhaps its 18th century. Indeed, in 18th century England they were cutting steel on many small swords - similar sort of work.
I think it's English. The Green Man is usually English, to the best of my knowledge.
Of course, all this is speculative.
If you ever want to get rid of this spurious "Victorian reproduction" do let me know.
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