A fine knife Lot n° 32

dating: First half of the 19th Century provenance: Corse, Thin and strong, single-and false-edged blade, tang with a curl and signed 'GIOVANNETTI CORTE'; iron knot, finely engraved and checkered. Faceted, wooden grip, decorated with mother-of-pearl staves and plates, engraved with floral motifs. Silvered ring-nut, finely engraved, brass cap, decorated en suite and with Corsican head in bass-relief. Leather scabbard with brass mounts, richly engraved and partially silvered. length 24.1 cm.