24th Apr, 2025 19:00
Hunting, Weapons, Militaria, Orders & Medals Auction
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY FREEMASON DAGGER
Double-edged blade engraved with the words “superius” and “inferius”, featuring sun and moon with anthropomorphic face on the ricasso, the cross-piece engraved with masonic symbols, and carved ivory handle.
Een laat 19e-eeuwse vrijmetselaarsdolk
Tweesnijdig geslepen kling gegraveerd met de woorden "superius" en "inferius", met zon en maan met antropomorf gezicht op de ricasso. De pareerstang is gegraveerd met vrijmetselaarssymbolen en het handvat is vervaardigd uit gesneden ivoor.
Ein freimaurerdolch aus dem späten 19. Jahrhundert
Doppelschneidige Klinge graviert mit den Worten "superius" und "inferius", mit Sonne und Mond mit anthropomorphem Gesicht auf dem Ricasso. Die Parierstange ist mit Freimaurersymbolen graviert, und der Griff besteht aus geschnitztem Elfenbein.
Length: 45 cm. Blade: 28.5 cm.
Provenance:
Belgium Private Collection.
Attention: This lot can only be shipped within the European Union.
Sold for €1,750
Double-edged blade engraved with the words “superius” and “inferius”, featuring sun and moon with anthropomorphic face on the ricasso, the cross-piece engraved with masonic symbols, and carved ivory handle.
Een laat 19e-eeuwse vrijmetselaarsdolk
Tweesnijdig geslepen kling gegraveerd met de woorden "superius" en "inferius", met zon en maan met antropomorf gezicht op de ricasso. De pareerstang is gegraveerd met vrijmetselaarssymbolen en het handvat is vervaardigd uit gesneden ivoor.
Ein freimaurerdolch aus dem späten 19. Jahrhundert
Doppelschneidige Klinge graviert mit den Worten "superius" und "inferius", mit Sonne und Mond mit anthropomorphem Gesicht auf dem Ricasso. Die Parierstange ist mit Freimaurersymbolen graviert, und der Griff besteht aus geschnitztem Elfenbein.
Length: 45 cm. Blade: 28.5 cm.
Provenance:
Belgium Private Collection.
Attention: This lot can only be shipped within the European Union.
Auction: Hunting, Weapons, Militaria, Orders & Medals Auction, 24th Apr, 2025
Hessink’s Hunting, Weapons, Militaria, Orders & Medals Auction – A Once-in-a-Lifetime Collection of rare Historically important Artifacts.
Featuring a rare collection of unique militaria and hunting weapons and collectables. This exclusive event presents collectors with a unique opportunity to acquire items of exceptional provenance, many never before seen on the art market.
Among the highlights are Swords & Daggers of Historical Significance – Including pieces once owned by Hermann Göring, Heinrich Himmler, and an extraordinary birthday gift presented to Adolf Hitler on his 49th birthday. German World War II Medals & Orders, Rare & Decorative Hunting Collectibles – including exquisite furniture suited for a grand hunting lodge.
This is an unmissable event for international museums, collectors, historians, hunters and history enthusiasts seeking truly rare and one-of-a-kind items. Many of the items on offer have never appeared on the market before, making this auction a unique opportunity to own history.
