MALACHITE AND GOLD PAPER CUTTER, Hungary, 19th century

l cm 22,5

It has a tapered triangular shape, embellished with intricate openwork decoration featuring scroll motifs and plant tendrils, and adorned with small red and pink stones. The hilt features a contoured guard with curled ends, finely crafted in filigree and adorned with coloured stones. The grip is made of malachite and ends in a pommel decorated with filigree scrolls. Total weight g 84.