WEDDING KNIFE England, London, dated 1616. dagger mark The Cutlers' Company London, 17th century. Round black handle with a sculpted honeycomb pattern. Partially pierced, bastion-shaped knob finial in metal with remnants of gilding. Blade fuller with floral relief and partly gilt. Medium-pointed blade with forge marks in the shape of a bunch of grapes and a dagger, one somewhat chiselled. Dated 1616 at the top of the blade ferrule. L 21.3 cm. Oxidised, corroded. Blade tip minimally broken off. Blade cleaned and scratched. Centre metal connecting piece partially broken. Grip cap bent and dented. Handle finish incomplete.