Conically tapering bronze blade, both sides with a heavily pronounced central ridge. The polished three-piece ivory grip inlaid with lapis lazuli blue enamel (one inlay lightly chipped) in copper bezels with a beaded border.
Hermann Göring persoonlijke Bronzen Dolk
Conisch toelopend bronzen lemmet, aan beide zijden met een sterk uitgesproken centrale richel. Het gepolijste ivoren gevest bestaat uit drie delen en is ingelegd met lapis lazuli blauwe emaille (één inleg licht beschadigd) in koperen zettingen met een kralenrand.
Hermann Göring persönlicher Bronzendolch
Konisch zulaufende Bronzeklinge, beidseitig mit stark ausgeprägtem Mittelgrat. Das polierte, dreiteilige Elfenbeingriffstück ist mit lapislazuliblauem Email (eine Einlage leicht beschädigt) in Kupferfassungen mit einer Perlenbordüre eingelegt.
Length: 42.5 cm.
Provenance:
Philippe Leemans, Art - Antiques & Armour, Belgium.
Aquired from the above by the current owner.
Attention: This lot can only be shipped within the European Union.
Literature:
LTC Thomas Johnson, Collecting the Edged Weapons of the Third Reich, Vol. 2, p. 269 and Vol. 3, p. 302 or Eitel Lange (former photojournalist of the Reich Marshal), Der Reichsmarschall im Kriege, figure 58.
Sold for €6,250
Conically tapering bronze blade, both sides with a heavily pronounced central ridge. The polished three-piece ivory grip inlaid with lapis lazuli blue enamel (one inlay lightly chipped) in copper bezels with a beaded border.
Hermann Göring persoonlijke Bronzen Dolk
Conisch toelopend bronzen lemmet, aan beide zijden met een sterk uitgesproken centrale richel. Het gepolijste ivoren gevest bestaat uit drie delen en is ingelegd met lapis lazuli blauwe emaille (één inleg licht beschadigd) in koperen zettingen met een kralenrand.
Hermann Göring persönlicher Bronzendolch
Konisch zulaufende Bronzeklinge, beidseitig mit stark ausgeprägtem Mittelgrat. Das polierte, dreiteilige Elfenbeingriffstück ist mit lapislazuliblauem Email (eine Einlage leicht beschädigt) in Kupferfassungen mit einer Perlenbordüre eingelegt.
Length: 42.5 cm.
Provenance:
Philippe Leemans, Art - Antiques & Armour, Belgium.
Aquired from the above by the current owner.
Attention: This lot can only be shipped within the European Union.
Literature:
LTC Thomas Johnson, Collecting the Edged Weapons of the Third Reich, Vol. 2, p. 269 and Vol. 3, p. 302 or Eitel Lange (former photojournalist of the Reich Marshal), Der Reichsmarschall im Kriege, figure 58.
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.