Lot 523: A Decorative Roman-style Pugio Dagger and Scabbard
A decorative mid-20th-century dagger designed in the style of a Roman pugio, likely of Spanish manufacture from the Toledo region. The straight, double-edged blade features four narrow, parallel longitudinal fullers on each face. The cast metal hilt has a silver-toned finish with a rectangular crossguard decorated with relief scrollwork. The grip and bulbous pommel are intricately cast with foliate and geometric motifs. The matching metal scabbard is decorated with panels of cast relief work, including interlaced geometric patterns and circular medallions. It features a two-tone silver and brass finish, two rectangular suspension mounts with rings, and a rounded ball finial. No maker marks or country-of-origin stamps are visible.
Total length: approximately 40 – 50 cm
Blade length: approximately 25 – 30 cm.
Condition report:
The piece is in good decorative condition. Visible wear is present on the plated finishes of the hilt and scabbard, particularly on high-relief areas where the base metal is exposed. The blade exhibits minor surface scratching, light oxidation, and surface dulling.
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