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Holbein dagger

Dagger, Sheath and Bye-Knives
dated 1592 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Dagger and sheath with bye-knife and bodkin, cast, pierced and engraved gilt-brass with felt backing to sheath and wooden grip to dagger and accessories, Swiss, dated 1592


Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 4 parts.
(Some alternative part names are also shown below)
  • Dagger
  • Sheath
  • Knife
  • Bye-Knife
  • Bodkin
TitleHolbein dagger (popular title)
Brief description
Dagger and sheath with bye-knife and bodkin, cast, pierced and engraved gilt-brass with felt backing to sheath and wooden grip to dagger and accessories, Swiss, dated 1592
Dimensions
  • Dagger sheathed length: 41.3cm
  • Hilt widest point of sheathed dagger width: 7.7cm
Bibliographic reference
Hayward, J.F. Swords and Daggers. London: HMSO, 1963
Collection
Accession number
2188-1855

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Record createdFebruary 18, 2004
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