Dagger Collection

Lawrence of Arabia
British archaeologist, soldier, intelligence officer and writer, Thomas Edward Lawrence (1888-1935), known as Lawrence of Arabia

Bronze Age
Illustration of objects from a Bronze Age

Romeo / Juliet / Balcony
Act II, Scene II The famous balcony scene

The kings two daggers, one with a blade of gold, the other of iron, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Clan Macpherson
Clan MACPHERSON armed with a brace of pistols, as well as his sword and his dagger

LADY MACBETH & DAGGERS
Macbeth, Act II, Scene ii Lady Macbeth: "give me the daggers..." Date: 1925

Deep sea diver at work
A deep sea diver at work, assisted by a colleague. 1965

Costume / Men / Gladiator
A Roman gladiator fully equipped for the arena, with body armour, a large curved shield, helmet and dagger

CARTOON: FRENCH WAR, 1798. Cinque-Tetes or the Paris Monster: an American cartoon of 1798 on the XYZ Affair; the five-man Directory ruling France demands money at daggers point from the American

Gold, Silver, Lapis and Obsidian in the Splendid Swords of the Kings - The Royal Treasure of Dorak c.3000 BC - report of the finds from the excavations by James Mellaart, Assistant Director

Lady and soldier on Flag Day, Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. 18th October 1916
Collecting day for " Our Lady". The soldier is a sergeant in the 14th (County of London) Battalion, London Scottish Regiment

Will you follow me, men?, c61 AD, (1905). Artist: As Forrest
Will you follow me, men?, c61 AD, (1905). The British Queen Boudicca (or Boadicea) of the Iceni encourages her soldiers to fight the Romans

Robert the Bruce at the altar of enemy

The Kiss of Judas, Scenes from the Life of Christ (mosaic)
XIR193457 The Kiss of Judas, Scenes from the Life of Christ (mosaic) by Byzantine School, (6th century); Sant Apollinare Nuovo, Ravenna, Italy; out of copyright

Swords, Daggers, Maces
Assorted weapons: epees, short swords, daggers, maces, sabre, scimitar, cudgel and axe

Marys Heart
Mary displays her sacred heart, which is transfixed by a dagger to symbolise her sorrow, but is ringed with roses and emits flames to symbolise her joys

Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine and Rosamund Clifford
Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine, wife of King Henry II, and Rosamund Clifford, the kings mistress, in Woodstock Park, Oxfordshire

Hawker Hector with Napier Dagger III engine
A detail of a Hawker Hector focussing on the Napier Dagger III H-24 air-cooled piston Engine. Developing 805hp the Dagger was the next step for D

Alcibiades killed by assassins
Illustration of a Alcibiades killed by assassins (probably Spartans)

Items in the Tudor Exhibition, 1890
Engraving showing a number of relics from the sixteenth century exhibited in the Tudor Exhibition of 1890. The items pictured include: Henry VIIIs hat (top right)

Comforts of a Bed of Roses, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1806
NCO191273 Comforts of a Bed of Roses, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1806 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint) by Gillray

Lawrence of Arabia, early 20th century. Thomas Edward Lawrence, (1888-1935), most famously known as Lawrence of Arabia, gained international renown for his role as a British liaison officer during

Shakespeare - Henry V - Pistol: Pish for thee, Iceland dog! circa 1830

Greek warrior
A hoplite Greek warrior with dagger drawn and shield at the ready

Hippolyta / Amazon
Hippolyta, the Amazon Queen, in fighting mode

Medieval weapons: Dull swords or kolben for the Kolbenturnier 302, pike 303, halberd 304, partisan 305, wooden battle hammer 306, iron battle hammer 307, lance with crooked spike 308

Swordsman, Le Bravo, 16th century. In black helmet and eye mask, short cape over doublet with lace collar
5912940 Swordsman, Le Bravo, 16th century. In black helmet and eye mask, short cape over doublet with lace collar, hose with garter ribbons, slashed shoes. Sword and dagger hanging from belt

Portrait of the Macedonian revolutionary hero, Pito Gouleff
3566999 Portrait of the Macedonian revolutionary hero, Pito Gouleff by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Macedonia 1904 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Tulip, tower, Turk and a T (for right angles) (chromolitho)
8677352 Tulip, tower, Turk and a T (for right angles) (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: T for tulip, tower, Turk and a T (for right angles)

Curiosities brought from China (engraving)
8677127 Curiosities brought from China (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Curiosities brought from China)

German knight in medieval armor and a lady of the nobility, Germany, late 16th century. Old engraving, colour setting
NWI4957803 German knight in medieval armor and a lady of the nobility, Germany, late 16th century. Old engraving, colour setting.; (add.info)

Page, reign of Charles V, 1380. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet from a drawing by Xavier Willemin
FLO4686016 Page, reign of Charles V, 1380. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet from a drawing by Xavier Willemin (1763-1833)

Kurdish man with shield and club. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume Antoine Olivier (1756-1814)
FLO4722910 Kurdish man with shield and club. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume Antoine Olivier (1756-1814) Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Greek mythology: Megere, Erinye or infernal desses of jealousy, with its attributes
FLO4679910 Greek mythology: Megere, Erinye or infernal desses of jealousy, with its attributes, a dagger and a snake - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf

Knight in armor of the 15th century, holding a rosary - Tombstone of Martin Leinsheim, died 1434
FLO4643736 Knight in armor of the 15th century, holding a rosary - Tombstone of Martin Leinsheim, died 1434, member of the Order of the Loop, founded in 1355

Parthian cavalry rider and horse in full scale armour, and Sarmatian archer in scale armour
FLO4703947 Parthian cavalry rider and horse in full scale armour, and Sarmatian archer in scale armour. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of

Anglo Saxon flag 53, swords 54,55, slingshot 56, magisterial staffs 57,58, 74, lances 59-63, daggers 64,65
FLO4702291 Anglo Saxon flag 53, swords 54,55, slingshot 56, magisterial staffs 57,58, 74, lances 59-63, daggers 64,65, double headed axe of the Danes called a Bipennis 66, Danish axes 67,68

Medieval weapons: Dull swords or kolben for the Kolbenturnier 302, pike 303, halberd 304, partisan 305
FLO4702909 Medieval weapons: Dull swords or kolben for the Kolbenturnier 302, pike 303, halberd 304, partisan 305, wooden battle hammer 306, iron battle hammer 307, lance with crooked spike 308

German warrior, Sarmatian archer in armour, and Belgian cavalry in chain-mail armour
FLO4704000 German warrior, Sarmatian archer in armour, and Belgian cavalry in chain-mail armour. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of

Confederate Bowie knife with waist belt
3028390 Confederate Bowie knife with waist belt; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War, Confederate Bowie knife with waist belt); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023.

Germanic dussage or cutlass, an iron mounted short fighting saber dating circa 1575-1625
3031043 Germanic dussage or cutlass, an iron mounted short fighting saber dating circa 1575-1625; Private Collection; (add.info.: Germanic dussage or cutlass)

Spanish cutlass, 17th-early 18th Century
3030406 Spanish cutlass, 17th-early 18th Century ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Benninghoff Foundation ); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022.

Confederate Imported English Made Mole Naval Cutlass
3028752 Confederate Imported English Made Mole Naval Cutlass; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Civil War, Confederate Imported English Made Mole Naval Cutlass); © Don Troiani

French sergeant's steel hilted small sword c 1750
3030638 French sergeant's steel hilted small sword c 1750; Private Collection; (add.info.: French sergeant's steel hilted small sword c 1750); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022.

Confederate H Stevens cloverleaf style pike for infantry
3028338 Confederate H Stevens cloverleaf style pike for infantry.; West Point Museum, New York, USA; (add.info.: Confederate States of America)

Mexican War, Gold Rush period Bowie Knife
3031428 Mexican War, Gold Rush period Bowie Knife; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mexican War, Gold Rush period Bowie Knife with blade inscription); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022.

World War II, United States, United States Marine Corps knuckle fighting knife
3033612 World War II, United States, United States Marine Corps knuckle fighting knife; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War II, United States)

United States, Theater made soldier's knife
3033697 United States, Theater made soldier's knife; Private Collection; (add.info.: Theater made GI soldier's knife); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023.

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"Dagger: A Symbol of Power, Betrayal, and Romance" From Lawrence of Arabia's iconic dagger to Lady Macbeth's haunting soliloquy about daggers, this weapon has left an indelible mark on history and literature. Clan Macpherson proudly displays their ancestral daggers as a testament to their heritage and bravery. Just like Romeo declaring his love for Juliet from beneath her balcony, the dagger represents passion and sacrifice in the name of love. Intriguingly, there are two famous daggers that captivate our imagination – one with a blade of gold symbolizing wealth and opulence while the other crafted from iron embodies strength and resilience. Anny Ondra's thrilling performance in Alfred Hitchcock's "Blackmail" showcases how a simple they are evoke fear and suspense. Venturing into uncharted depths, deep-sea divers wield daggers as tools to navigate treacherous waters with precision. Meanwhile, gladiators donning elaborate costumes brandish their deadly blades in epic battles that capture our fascination. Even cartoons have immortalized the dagger; Cinque-Tetes or the Paris Monster depicts France's ruling Directory demanding money at daggers point during the XYZ Affair in 1798. The Royal Treasure boasts exquisite swords adorned with gold, silver, lapis lazuli, and obsidian – each telling its own story throughout history. Traveling back to ancient times during the Bronze Age when civilizations flourished, warriors relied on these sharp weapons for protection. On Flag Day in 1916 Lemon Street Truro Cornwall witnessed a poignant moment between a lady and soldier where patriotism was displayed alongside a symbolic dagger. Whether it signifies power dynamics or serves as an instrument of betrayal or romance -the dagger continues to hold sway over our collective imagination across cultures and centuries.