Left Hand Dagger and Sheath
early 17th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
The hilt and scabbard mounts chiselled and blued against a gilt ground, by Emanuel or Daniel Sadeler.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts. (Some alternative part names are also shown below)
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| Materials and techniques | chiselled steel, blued and gilt |
| Brief description | Main gauche and sheath, the hilt and mounts chiselled and blued against a gilt ground, by Emanuel or Daniel Sadeler, Bavaria (Munich), early 17th century |
| Physical description | The hilt and scabbard mounts chiselled and blued against a gilt ground, by Emanuel or Daniel Sadeler. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by D. M. Currie |
| Historical context | A system of fencing which used a dagger defensively held in the left hand was introduced in the first half of the 16th century. It remained popular in Spain and Italy throughout the 17th century. The blade of a 'main gauche' or 'left hand' dagger was usually straight and double edged, frequently with prongs or serrations designed to catch an opponent's blade. The counterguard of Spanish daggers was often triangular and the guard was usually decorated en suite with the rapier. |
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| Other number | 11 - Hayward, Swords and Daggers |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.174:1&:2-1921 |
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| Record created | March 23, 2004 |
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