Fine Knife from the Canary Islands, Spain
  • Fine Knife from the Canary Islands, Spain
  • Fine Knife from the Canary Islands, Spain
  • Fine Knife from the Canary Islands, Spain
  • Fine Knife from the Canary Islands, Spain
  • Fine Knife from the Canary Islands, Spain
  • Fine Knife from the Canary Islands, Spain

Fine Knife from the Canary Islands, Spain

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Knife from the Canary Islands, Spain

STATUS:
SOLD
Description

Knives from the Canary islands has a very typical shape: Single edge triangular shaped blade, grip in the shape of two inverted conical halves leather or metal scabbard. Quality and materials vary.

The knife offered here is from the higher class of knives of the islands: Engraved blade inlaid with chiseled engraved strip. Typical shaped whole brass handle and bolster. Whole brass scabbard tightly fits the blade, entirely engraved on both fsces.

Blade 7 inches (18 cm) long with a 5inches (12 cm) back edge. Total length 12 1/4 inches (31 cm). Very good condition. Minor dent on the scabbard. A fine and rare 19 C. authentic item.

Provenance: Old UK Private collection of old tribal weapons. Catalog number 79.1011