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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
