ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS
EAR DAGS AND LEFT-HAND DAGGERS from the 15th and 16th centuries. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)
Reference | 2-1600-A |
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Dagger 1 | Ear Dagger 15th century |
Guard | Pommel formed by two ears, fine turned grip and delicate engravings, ricasso with armorer’s inscription |
Blade | Double-edged blade with a central ridge |
Sheath | Leather sheath with a small knife |
Inscription | MEMEN TOMEI and armorer’s mark |
Total Length | 37 cm |
Dagger 2 | Left-Hand Dagger 16th century |
Guard | Cross guard, straight quillons twisted in the opposite direction, grip covered with crimson silk and wire |
Blade | Straight blade, with two flat sides and two edges |
Inscription | None |
Total Length | 43 cm |
Dagger 3 | Left-Hand Dagger 16th century |
Guard | Fully metal guard with arabesque decorations, oval pommel, tapered grip and curved quillons towards the ricasso |
Blade | Blade with two flat sides and two edges |
Total Length | 34 cm |