Lot 209
Pair of Large Antique Spanish "Navaja" Folding Knives, ca. 18th Century. From the late 18th century, possibly very early 19th, come this pair of Spanish, single-edged, clip-point blades with decorative silver inlay. Both blades are handsomely engraved on one side, "Puebla de Los Angeles" with one having been dated 1771". On the other sides of the blades, one is engraved Nicolos Antonio Morales and on the other, Diego De Arulia … fabrico. Blades are 10½" long, 24½" overall. The grip scales on both are steel with deorative silver inlay. Navajas were used both for utility and dangerous fighting knives in Spain. $400 - 800
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| Realized $1,750 |
