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French Napoleonic Naval Dagger C.1810
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French Napoleonic Naval Dagger C.1810

19th century
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Description

French Napoleonic Naval Dagger c.1810

This is a French Napoleonic Naval Dagger from c.1810

The dagger has a unusual wood turned conical grip with near the top a bronze ring and on the

pommel a brass flower shaped ornament.

The very ornate half moon bronze hilt is decorated with the head of the emperor with laurel leaves in a

medallion and crowned with the Napoleonic Imperial eagle and flanked by armouries and two lion

heads.

The blade is fully engraved but due to ageing hard to see.

The leather & brass scabbard is missing it's brass sheath mouth.

Overall measurement: Length 46cm - Length of the blade: 29.5cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Original Retro has dated this French Naval Officer Dagger to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA738106
Dealers Notes

Valley Antique Centre

Hollins Mill

Suite 5 Unit 8

Pennine Industrial Park

Valley Road

Hebden Bridge

HX7 7BZ

(0044) 01422 887420 or (0044) 07780 687139

Openings Times:

Every day from 10 pm - 16.00 am

Description
French Napoleonic Naval Dagger c.1810

This is a French Napoleonic Naval Dagger from c.1810

The dagger has a unusual wood turned conical grip with near the top a bronze ring and on the

pommel a brass flower shaped ornament.

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The very ornate half moon bronze hilt is decorated with the head of the emperor with laurel leaves in a.
Original Retro
fig 1. An antique French Napoleonic naval dagger with a tapered steel blade, ornate brass guard, turned dark grip, and leather scabbard.
fig 1. French Napoleonic Naval Dagger C.1810

medallion and crowned with the Napoleonic Imperial eagle and flanked by armouries and two lion

heads.

The blade is fully engraved but due to ageing hard to see.

The leather & brass scabbard is missing it's brass sheath mouth.

Overall measurement: Length 46cm - Length of the blade: 29.5cm

Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Original Retro has dated this French Naval Officer Dagger to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA738106
Original Retro
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Original Retro Profile Page

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Archive I An antique French Napoleonic naval dagger with a tapered steel blade, ornate brass guard, turned dark grip, and leather scabbard.

French Napoleonic Naval Dagger c.1810

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Telephone 01422 887420 or 07780 687139
Location
Valley Antique Centre
Suite 5 Unit 8
Pennine Industrial Park
Valley Road
Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX7 7BZ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/originalretro
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An antique French Napoleonic naval dagger with a tapered steel blade, ornate brass guard, turned dark grip, and leather scabbard.
French Napoleonic Naval Dagger c.1810
Ref: SA738106
An antique French Napoleonic naval dagger with a tapered steel blade, ornate brass guard, turned dark grip, and leather scabbard.
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FAQs

Naval daggers, often termed dirks, were carried by naval officers and midshipmen during the French First Empire era (18041815). They served both as personal defense sidearms in close-quarters naval combat and as standardized components of ceremonial military attire.

Period naval daggers typically features high-carbon steel blades, cast brass or bronze crossguards, and ribbed hilts carved from ebony, bone, or hardwood. Scabbards were primarily constructed of leather reinforced with brass mounts.

Authentic period pieces display hand-forged steel blades with natural patination, hand-engraved or cast empire motifs on the guard, and age-consistent wear on original leather scabbards. Look for period-correct construction methods without modern solder or mechanical screws.

An antique dagger is best displayed flat inside a glazed tabletop display case, mounted within a custom shadowbox frame, or arranged alongside historical volumes on a dark wood library desk or shelf.

Apply a thin layer of microcrystalline wax to both the steel blade and brass fittings to protect against humidity and oxidisation. Avoid abrasive polishes on aged brass surfaces, and keep leather components away from direct heat sources to prevent cracking.
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