Italy
Cinquedea and scabbard c 1480-1510
Blade of gilt and etched steel, grip of ivory and gilt brass, hardened tooled leather scabbard | 62.4 cm (length) | RCIN 61624
Queen's Guard Chamber, Windsor Castle
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Dagger and scabbard, embossed on the sides of the grip ESSE VIRTVTI LOCOS NVNQVAM POTEST NON (It is never possible to be the (true) seat of virtue). Maker's mark P.
Provenance
Presented to George IV by Mr. Stace of Woolwich, Jan 25 1817
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Blade of gilt and etched steel, grip of ivory and gilt brass, hardened tooled leather scabbard
Measurements
62.4 cm (length)
47.6 cm (blade length)
Category
Other number(s)
Alternative title(s)
Cinquedia Veneziana
