Large German Hunting Dagger with Shell Guard, 20th Century
Forged steel, cast brass, stag horn grip, leather scabbard. A large and representative German hunting dagger (Hirschfänger), circa 1900. The solid brass hilt features a prominent shell-shaped guard and quillons ending in stylized animal feet. The grip is made of genuine stag horn. The long, sturdy, single-edged clip-point blade shows a dark age patina. Accompanied by the original black leather scabbard with brass fittings. The horn grip is cracked, the scabbard seam is open, and the chape is split on one side. Overall length 67 cm, blade length 53.5 cm.