An excellent example of characteristic form, the intricately-carved ebony grip with applied profiled and engraved silver plaques in elaborate scrollwork motifs. The gilded forte inlaid with silver and intricately profiled at the cutting edge en suite. The broad, single-edged blade inlaid for a two thirds of its surface with embossed and engraved silver. In its carved wooden scabbard with long embossed and filigreed silver locket. First half of the 19th century. Blade with age toning and minor pitting, minor loss to silver spine. Overall length 35.5cm. Condition II