"Rondel" Dagger
Culture
European
Dateportions perhaps late 1400s
Mediumsteel and wood
Dimensions48 × 4.5 cm (18 7/8 × 1 3/4 in.), 10 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
MarkingsOrb and cross mark on blade, see digital tile.
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.366
DescriptionRobust blade of triangular cross-section, fullered from the tip to about 3/4 up the blade on all 3 sides; 2 of 3 sides also reinforced with ribbing from the tip to about 1/3 up; 3rd side bears Orb and Cross mark near the hilt. Blade has been corroded and heavily cleaned. Restored hilt consists of hexagonal rondels flanking wooden grip. Rondels feature openwork Gothic ornamentation around the outer edge. End rondel secured with floral-shaped embossed cap of 16 petals. Iron cuffs attached to inside of each rondel secure and protect the wooden grip.ProvenancePurchased by Museum on October 10-15, 1932 at the Morosini sale #3986 at the American Art Association (NYC), lot #362. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
On View
Not on view
about 1600–1650
