‡ A Moroccan dagger

‡ A Moroccan dagger, slender 13.5 in. blade adapted from a European sword, etching to the broad central fuller, narrow back fuller and reformed 7.5 in. false back edge, rhinoceros horn hilt of characteristic form with waisted grip rising to a fan shaped terminal, silver repousse collar and scrolling pommel ornament, silver repousse mounted scabbard with body of fabric covered wood, the long chape and locket richly decorated with foliate scrolls, 19th Century.