Whole Steel Dagger from Toledo – 1853

For many years Toledo, Spain was famous for its blade industry. Daggers made in Toledo in the 19 C. copy earlier styles and decoration. All daggers parts – blade handles and scabbards are whole steel densely etched or chiseled in floral or sometimes figural decoration.

The dagger offered here is of classical Toledo style. Blade is fullered, single edged and double edged on one side.  It is finely etched and signed “…TOLEDO”   on one face and ” ANO 1853″ on the other. The entire handle and scabbard are finely etched in floral design.

Blade 7 inches, Total 12 inches. Very good condition.