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Antique “Assassin’s” Concealed Knife in Coffin-Shaped Religious Box with Crucifix Lid
Antique “Assassin’s” Concealed Knife in Coffin-Shaped Religious Box with Crucifix Lid
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Antique assassin’s knife concealed within a religious wooden crucifix box formed in the shape of a coffin. The hinged crucifix lid opens to reveal a hidden double-bladed knife housed inside the interior cavity. The blade is stamped “SANCTUS DIES,” translated as “Saint Day.”
The wooden coffin-shaped box presents as a religious object when closed, with the crucifix lid forming the exterior. Upon opening, the concealed knife is revealed, demonstrating the dual nature of the piece as both a devotional object and a hidden blade. The knife remains securely fitted within the box, and the stamped markings on the blade are clearly visible.
The wooden box displays honest age-appropriate wear, with well-defined carved details and a functioning hinged lid. The knife remains securely fitted within its compartment, and the stamped marking on the blade is clearly legible. This is a compelling object that straddles the line between religious artifact, concealed weapon, and historical curiosity. An unusual and highly distinctive antique item combining religious symbolism with a concealed double-bladed knife, possibly used by a covert assassin of the time!
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