A 'Vendetta Corsa' knife Lot n° 33

dating: 19th Century provenance: Corse, Straight, single-and false-edged blade, engraved with motto 'Vendetta Corsa' and 'Morte al nemico', engraved back. Iron, disk-knot. Wooden grip, decorated with ivory, silver, mother-of-pearl and horn staves, silver cap and ring-nut, finely engraved with a bird and floral motifs. Wooden, leather-covered scabbard with smooth, silver mounts. length 26.5 cm.