CURIOSITY. Wrought-iron tool with squared ebony handle, oval brass pommel and ferrule, crucible consisting of a square-section hammer and nut set, octagonal tip in the form of a flat screwdriver, leather-covered wooden scabbard with 2 brass fittings, palmette-shaped cap knob, with blackened leather belt with cast brass lion's head buckle. L:38 cm, point: 26 cm. Late 18th-early 19th century. Pitting on the tip. ABE