Description
My husband was given this dagger from his uncle who did business in the middle east prior to 1934. He collected knives and daggers and came home with this one. It appears that the sheath is copper or brass, the handle is bone or ivory and there is writing on the blade. He would like to know the value of it.
Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Distinguishing marks
Writing on the blade of the dagger in Arabic.
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
15" long and 1 1/2" wide.
Date Period
Late 1800 or early 1900
History
My husbands uncle used to travel to the Middle East to sell International Harvester equipment in the late early 1900's and was a collector of knives and daggers. One trip he brought this one home with him.
For Sale?
No