Medieval Iron Nierendolch 16th Century
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Medieval Nierendolch (Ballock Dagger) made of iron, in good condition, dating to the 16th century (circa 1500), with a wooden haft and copper-inlaid cross marks on the blade, about 33 cm long.
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Rare medieval kidney dagger with preserved wooden hilt
For sale is a characteristic kidney dagger (ballock dagger) in good preserved condition.
The hilt consists of wood and is still fully preserved, two cross marks on the blade inlaid with copper, a cross with a small flaw. The pommel is pyramid-shaped.
The quillon shows on both sides an upstanding, arm-like stretched ends. This distinctive form gives the dagger a particularly typical and expressive appearance.
The blade is of the slim and robust shape typical for kidney daggers. With a length of 33 cm, an attractive collectible for friends of medieval bladed weapons and historical daggers.
for a parallel also dated to the 15th century see Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna : https://www.khm.at/kunstwerke/dolch-misericordie-gnadgott-372382
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days
No Sending out of the EU
Rare medieval kidney dagger with preserved wooden hilt
For sale is a characteristic kidney dagger (ballock dagger) in good preserved condition.
The hilt consists of wood and is still fully preserved, two cross marks on the blade inlaid with copper, a cross with a small flaw. The pommel is pyramid-shaped.
The quillon shows on both sides an upstanding, arm-like stretched ends. This distinctive form gives the dagger a particularly typical and expressive appearance.
The blade is of the slim and robust shape typical for kidney daggers. With a length of 33 cm, an attractive collectible for friends of medieval bladed weapons and historical daggers.
for a parallel also dated to the 15th century see Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna : https://www.khm.at/kunstwerke/dolch-misericordie-gnadgott-372382
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days
Details
Culture
Medieval
Century/timeframe
1500
Name of object
Nierendolch 16th Century
Acquired from
Inherited
Year acquired
2000
Material
Iron
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
