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LOT 3276
Attractive Dagger with Elaborate
Danse Macabre Themed Sheath Carving - Measuring 13 1/2 inches overall, this dagger has a 7 3/4 inch long spear point blade, decorated on each side with engraved interwoven geometric and scroll motifs
with line and checkerboard backgrounds. The hilt is constructed from three pieces of antique ivory, a 3
3/4 inch wide guard carved in a clamshell pattern with scroll accents, a diamond profile grip, and a flared pommel, with a short section of threaded tang with a round nut at the very rear. The scabbard is of similar construction to the hilt, with a smooth back panel, vine motifs below the throat, and the lion’s share of
the face occupied by a 7 5/8 inch long carved panel scene depicting the danse macabre. A classic motif of European art and a reminder of the inevitable equalization of death, the scene starts with a child on the left and ends with an emperor on the right, all called along by the already deceased. Some of the dancers seem fine tuned for their partners; a living soldier with a skeletal drummer in a tall mitre cap, and the emperor’s globus crucifer tread upon by a bearded skeleton with a crown of his own, for example.
CONDITION: Very good. The blade shows a mixed gray patina, with some patches of darkness/mild pitting, light wear, and good detail in the engraving. Some play is present in the blade/hilt fit. The hilt and sheath are also in very good condition, with some age splits and mild wear. The scabbard shows traces of glue at the seams and a few minor edge nicks, with excellent detail in the carving.
Provenance: The Dr. Gerald Klaz Collection.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 3278
Fine Hunting Dagger with Elaborately Carved Furniture - Measuring 14 3/4 inches overall, with a 10 inch blade showing a hollow ground diamond cross-section, needle point tip, and an etched game scene on each side, with a bear being pounced on by a dog on one side, and a bear confronting a stag on the other. The hilt is constructed from antique ivory or bone, with ribbing and border patterns on the crossguard, geometric designs on the disc pommel, and a smooth hexagonal grip section. The scabbard is of similar construction, with the face almost entirely covered with an elaborate scene of two spearmen and a pack of seven hunting dogs trying to take down a bear.
CONDITION: Fine overall. The lade shows a mixed gray patina with patches of oxidization, a small amount of pitting, and good detail in the decoration. The furniture shows some minor age cracks and a few small chips, with attractive color and grain and well executed decoration.
Provenance: The Dr. Gerald Klaz Collection.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 3279
Dagger with Finely Carved Hilt and Sheath - Measuring 14 inches overall, with an unmarked needle-point blade
8 1/2 inches long. The hilt is constructed from carved bone or antique ivory, with a 4 inch wide guard decorated with raised scrollwork and zig-zag panels, and the cylindrical grip beating a carved scene of a king resting their hand on a war pick, with “LADISLAVS IV” in an arc above him. Ladislaus IV of Hungary was King of Hungary and Croatia 1272-1290, and while he had some battlefield success spent most of his reign unsuccessfully trying to consolidate power. The sheath is of similar construction, with a contrasting dark wood inlay around the edges, with ribbon themed carving and a belt hook on the back, and carved decoration on the front including a quiver, crossed scimitars, a helmed shield, and a rampant dragon. The heraldry on the shield, an eagle in the top have and three pierced six-pointed stars arrayed over 3 mountains on the bottom, has not been positively identified.
CONDITION: Very good overall. The blade shows a mixed gray patina, with mild spotting and wear overall. There is some play in the fit of the grip to the tang, otherwise the hilt is very good with some thin age cracks, mild wear, and light handling marks. An inlaid band is absent from the sheath, which is otherwise in similar condition to the hilt. Provenance: The Dr. Gerald Klaz Collection.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 3277
Attractive London-Marked Dagger with Finely Carved Lion Head Hilt - Measuring 13 inches overall, with an 8 1/2 inch long double edged spear point blade engraved “Wms Smith/74 Regent Street London” on one side. Smith has not been positively identified. The hilt is of single piece construction, with the 2 3/4 inch wide crossguard formed of a rectangular panel with short quillions elaborately carved in the shape of rose bushes, grip section with fish-scale carving, and a highly detailed lion head for the pommel. Scabbard absent.
CONDITION: Very good. The blade shows some light cleaning, with a mixed gray patina, some mild spotting, and light handling marks. The hilt is excellent, with bright color, minimal handling marks, and attractive detail.
Provenance: The Dr. Gerald Klaz Collection.
180 Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250