Medieval Basel dagger - Medieval baselard dagger - 32.2 cm (No reserve price)
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Description from the seller
The Baselard (also known as the Bazel dagger) is a historical stabbing and cutting weapon that was popular from the 14th to the early 16th century.
Dimensions: 32.2 x 3.9 x 3.0 cm
Weight: 231.16 grams
Condition: restored (see photos)
- This dagger was found during dredging/excavation work in the Rotte (Rotterdam). The handle was of such poor quality that it has been reconstructed based on several examples of daggers on display in the Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum.
Handle: The most striking feature is the I-shaped or H-shaped grip, where the guard (crossguard) and the pommel are often as long as the width of the grip.
Blade: Usually a long, sturdy, tapering blade and often single-edged, balancing somewhere between a large dagger and a short sword.
Name: The name is a corruption of the Middle French/Medieval Latin word for the German basler Messer (Basel knife).
Shipping method: this lot is exceptionally well packed and shipped via DHL or UPS through Catawiki's Smart Shipping.
The Baselard (also known as the Bazel dagger) is a historical stabbing and cutting weapon that was popular from the 14th to the early 16th century.
Dimensions: 32.2 x 3.9 x 3.0 cm
Weight: 231.16 grams
Condition: restored (see photos)
- This dagger was found during dredging/excavation work in the Rotte (Rotterdam). The handle was of such poor quality that it has been reconstructed based on several examples of daggers on display in the Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum.
Handle: The most striking feature is the I-shaped or H-shaped grip, where the guard (crossguard) and the pommel are often as long as the width of the grip.
Blade: Usually a long, sturdy, tapering blade and often single-edged, balancing somewhere between a large dagger and a short sword.
Name: The name is a corruption of the Middle French/Medieval Latin word for the German basler Messer (Basel knife).
Shipping method: this lot is exceptionally well packed and shipped via DHL or UPS through Catawiki's Smart Shipping.
Details
Culture
Medieval
Century/timeframe
14e / 15e eeuw
Name of object
Basel dagger - Medieval baselard dagger
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2026
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
See attached photos / description (condition)
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
32.2 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1971
Width
3.9 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
Depth
3 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Refurbished original
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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.
