Magnificent, truly exhibition quality - definitely weapon of status. Presentation grade solid silver / 18k rose gold gaucho knife - dagger. Argentina, circa early 20th century. Richly decorated solid silver hilt and scabbard with applied heavy gauge 18k solid rose color gold accents. Very fine hand chased trompe l'oeil style decoration: realistic details imitating hand woven hay pattern. Top quality real fighting steel blade with maker's mark on one side. Marked "800" on scabbard (indicates 800/1000 silver standard, lower than sterling). Also marked: "industria argentina" Guaranteed solid silver with applied solid 18k gold decoration. Size: About 11 1/2in. (29.2 cm) long in scabbard. About 10 5/8 in. (27 cm) long out of scabbard. Blade is about 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm) long. Condition: Very good original vintage condition with minor expected wear and charming indication of age. Very sharp blade is in good condition.
GORGEOUS GAUCHO KNIFE SILVER / 18K GOLD dagger Argentina Sterling TROMPE L�OEIL
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