1) Flamberge style dagger measuring 11 3/4 inches overall, with a 7 3/8 inch long wavy blade, stamped with three crosses on one side. With a wavy, 2 3/4 inch guard, oval side rings, a wire wrapped grip and a ball quillion with peened sides. 2) Dagger in the style of early 17th century. Measuring 17 inches overall, with an 11 3/4 inch diamond profile blade with staggered indentations down the length of the spine. Fitted with upturned quillions and a thumb ring, accented with floral and leaf engraving, with a twisted ribbed wire wrapped grip and an engraved pommel with pierced-through Fleur-de-Lis style patterns. Provenance: The William Ashby Collection

1) Fine, showing a mixed gray patina overall. The blade shows minor spotting and a few light dings on the edge. 2) Fine, with a mixed gray patina and scattered pitting.