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Miniature
Imperial M-1890 Navy Dagger w/Portepee & Chain
Hanger. No maker.
This miniature Imperial Naval dagger measuring 6
¾" in length is complete with twisted
silver wire chain, watch fob style hanger, and is
similar to the miniature dagger worn by Mr. Thomas
Wittmann at the annual MAX Shows. Gilded brass hilt
fittings feature a closed crown style pommel, ridged
brass grip and crossguard with fouled anchor motif
and large Imperial pattern quillons. The fittings
show light surface wear to highlights with much
frosting remaining in the recesses in the recesses
of the pommel and crossguard. Plated, center-ridge
blade measuring 5" in length grades RX++/Near
MINT faint surface wear, but no lifting, pitting
or nicks to edges. Gilded lightning bolt scabbard
with Guilloche-type scabbard bands shows light surface
wear with some loss of lacquer and gilting primarily
to the center obverse shell. The original miniature
bullion portepee shows dark age patina and features
a solid metal style portepee stem and acorn. Nice
miniature dagger with watch fob style hanger. EX++
(25950) $645.


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