A Very Fine German Hunting Hanger.
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29” overall, 23” straight single edged blade etched with hunting trophies & scrolling foliage, signed 'P Knecht Solingen’. White metal hound's head quillons, chequered & fluted ebony grip. In its original white metal mounted leather scabbard.
Circa 1830
Hunting hanger of the highest possible quality in very good condition.
Peter Knecht 1798-1852. Possibly the best Solingen sword cutler of the early 19th century.