Western Europe, probably Great Britain, France, or Italy, ca. 17th century CE. A fascinating wooden sheath for a knife or dagger that tapers to a metal point, painted a dark shade of bistre and decorated with several registers of openwork lead alloy on all sides that serve to hold the scabbard together. Presenting with a high central ridge that slopes to either side, the front is adorned with four rows of two "x" shapes, separated into groups of two by a register of lead alloy and within those divided by a band embellished with a diamond motif. The sides feature registers of slanted lines, while the flat back has four horizontal rows of "x" motifs. Size: 1.125" W x 6.75" H (2.9 cm x 17.1 cm)

Provenance: ex-Estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, acquired before 2000

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#157995

Chipping on back and side near opening where knife is inserted. Some strips of metal are broken or missing in areas. Otherwise, nice with rich patina and earthen encrustations throughout.