Lot 5575 ♣ - ibid146 Decorations and Various - online only - Tuesday, 24. September 2024, 11.00 AM
KNIFE WITH SCABBARD
Norway, 19th century. The blade signed BLIKSTAD TRONDHEJM.
Walrus ivory, carved and engraved. Rounded grip, the end carved in the shape of a fish head. Prismatic iron blade with a central point, the root of the blade indented. Slightly curved scabbard with a beaded ring in the third of the muzzle. The point retracted and with a spherical finial. Metal mount with eyelet.
L 25.5 cm.
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Provenance:
- Antiques Shop, summer 1976 (according to the inventory).
- Collection Dr. E. Boehlen, Berne, acquired from the above shop.
Due to the use of protected materials and the lack of documentation, this object cannot be exported from Switzerland.
- Antiques Shop, summer 1976 (according to the inventory).
- Collection Dr. E. Boehlen, Berne, acquired from the above shop.
Due to the use of protected materials and the lack of documentation, this object cannot be exported from Switzerland.
CHF 300 / 500 | (€ 310 / 520)
Sold for CHF 375 (including buyer’s premium)
All information is subject to change.