Antique Silver Stiletto / Awl * French Hallmarks * Circa 1890s

Description

Antique Silver Stiletto / Awl
French * Circa 1890s
This slender and elegant antique stiletto has a silver handle embossed with
a classical French design featuring delicate strap work with a scallop shell at the top.
It has a turned steel shank and sharp point.
It is stamped with the French boar's head hallmark used for 800/1000 pure silver.
The condition is excellent with no dents or other damage
and it measures 3 3/8" long.
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