Antique French Navaja or Pocketknife by Coutaret. 16.93 in. 19th Century

Antique French navaja, folding knife or pocketknife by Coutaret, 16.93 inches long, made in the 19th century and very well preserved. Though being more than one century old, it has survived to our days in great condition the side plates which cover the handle are complete, preserving the simple and elegant old-time design. They are composed of off-white plates, fixed with solid brass rivets and separated by elements of the same metal. At the end, the piece which trims the handle has a small brass ring. The blade is a clip-point model and bears the manufacturers mark, COUTARET, with a schematic bishops crosier. The origin of this brand remains quite unclear; we only know that their knives arrived in Spain in the 19th century, with similar pieces by other French makers. Some would be bought and re-sold by Spanish business like Valero Jun. This beautiful antique French pocketknife by Coutaret preserves all its imposing presence, being an ancient piece with a strong evocative power. Dimensions: Length: Closed: 9.06 in / 23 cm. Open: 16.93 in / 43 cm.