WONDERFUL MID-19TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL RENAISSANCE REVIVAL CARVED IVORY DAGGER.

They don’t get much better than this for form, quality or condition. The 14″ dagger pointed blade has etched decoration and engraved iron capstan. The remainder of knife is all ivory made in multiple pieces and most unusual is that this carving exhibits walrus not often encountered in Dieppe carvings. Blade has iron patina sculpted solid four-sided grip as a branched fluted pommel and a fluted languette with decorative trim. Scabbard tip has a cherub’s head on either side between spiral decorated rosettes. Though they are mentioned in the literature, the scabbard in typical Renaissance form is a panel of relief carved of 11 figures. Starting with a baby, and ending with a full-figured king and all his regalia with two skeletal figures apparently escorting him. There are similar examples of Renaissance Revival carvings of knives made at Dieppe described in the September 27, 1857 Saturday Review of Politics, Literature, Science and Art. NOTE: Certifiable antique Ivory. SIZE: Overall: 16-1/2″ l. Blade 7-3/4″ l. Knife with handle: 14″. Special Note: This item contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Very good to fine, mellow ivory patina, back with one pin plug missing. 50711-2 IVORY (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3549

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3549	$3,258.75	WONDERFUL MID-19TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL RENAISSANCE REVIVAL CARVED IVORY DAGGER. They don’t get much better than this for form, quality or condition. The 14″ dagger pointed blade has etched decoration and engraved iron capstan. The remainder of knife is all ivory made in multiple pieces and most unusual is that this carving exhibits walrus not often encountered in Dieppe carvings. Blade has iron patina sculpted solid four-sided grip as a branched fluted pommel and a fluted languette with decorative trim. Scabbard tip has a cherub’s head on either side between spiral decorated rosettes. Though they are mentioned in the literature, the scabbard in typical Renaissance form is a panel of relief carved of 11 figures. Starting with a baby, and ending with a full-figured king and all his regalia with two skeletal figures apparently escorting him. There are similar examples of Renaissance Revival carvings of knives made at Dieppe described in the September 27, 1857 Saturday Review of Politics, Literature, Science and Art. NOTE: Certifiable antique Ivory. SIZE: Overall: 16-1/2″ l. Blade 7-3/4″ l. Knife with handle: 14″. Special Note: This item contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Very good to fine, mellow ivory patina, back with one pin plug missing. 50711-2 IVORY (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3549 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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WONDERFUL MID-19TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL RENAISSANCE REVIVAL CARVED IVORY DAGGER.