at length in the proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries for 16 February 1888. The description runs as follows:—
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Fig. 814. Dagger with two views of its leather sheath
English, about 1540. From the Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries, 16 February 1888 Collection: Dr. Figdor, Vienna
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Fig. 815a. Dagger with its sheath English, about 1540 Collection: Author
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Fig. 815b. The same dagger as Fig. 815a
Differently viewed Collection: Author
"The blade 10-1/2 inches long, was probably an inch longer before the point was broken off. In section it is quadrangular, the sides being concave and forming a strongly-marked rib on each side of the blade, which is seven-eighths of an inch in breadth at the junction with the haft, and half an inch thick through the ribs. Both sides of the blade are engraved and parcel-gilt. The ornamentation to within 2-1/4 inches of the hilt consists of a convention-
