Poignard
This striking 16th century poignard has a hilt of
blackened steel with silver applique foliage decorations and
flamboyant blade. It is likely of Flemish origin and has a
fig-shaped pommel and grip of baluster form. It has short and flat
quillons that droop towards the double edged blade. The quillon has
an image of a woman in low relief in its centre, balanced by
foliate decoration on each of its terminals.
With its flamboyant blade, this poignard is a scultpure in
steel. The poignard, or long dagger, was usually carried along with
a rapier or sword as a parrying dagger for the non-dominant hand in
confrontation. However, it was often carried alone as a fashion
accessory, and wreaked no more damage than inflicting envy in other
gentlemen around town.
Object no :
RI_DC_0006031
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Dimensions :
L: 1'2" (8.75 in blade); W: 1" (blade); Wt: 13oz
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Copyright :
East Ayrshire Council
