Foliage Etched Gaucho Knife with Silver Scabbard

Gaucho knife with scabbard, 26 cm overall with 15 cm single…
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Gaucho knife with scabbard, 26 cm overall with 15 cm single edged spear pointed blade etched with foliage and 'Solingen', stamped 'Defensa'. The hilt and scabbard of 800 grade silver and so marked, with embossed foliate decoration incorporating gilt flowers.,

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  • Foliate - Decorated with leaves or leaf-like forms.
  • Embossed / Repousse - Embossing, also known as repousse, is the technique of decorating metal with raised designs, by pressing or beating out the design from the reverse side of the object.It is the opposite of chasing, where the decoration is applied from the front. An embossed or repoussed object may have chasing applied to finish off the design.

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