A fantastical designed piece incorporating a number of styles.

The handle is surmounted with a semi naked mythical figure with a long flowing pharaonic headdress.

Standing atop a guard of twined coiled serpents with gapping mouths and fangs.

The blade is a form of stainless steel. The scabbard us decorated in the renaissance revival style with interlocking scrolling patterns.

A 16th century styled cavalier is poised to side of the scabbard.

There is a belt loop toone side. Circa 1920.

Measuring 22cm x 6.5cm From the collection of a prominent International publishing family.