This is the matador's weapon of last resort, to be used when his espada fails. Spear-pointed. Gift of Count San Juan de Violada, of Madrid, 1916.
91. TWO SPANISH PICADOR'S LANCE-POINTS. L. 8"
One bears label marked "Union de Picadores de Toros. Mayo, 1918. 75. Union de Criadores de Toros de Lidia. Delegacion del Norte."
92. ITALIAN ALPINE POACHER'S KNIFE. L. (open) 12"
Folds into horn handle. Has the peculiarly Italian design of ornamentation, criss-cross lines on the ricasso. Given to Col. Shoemaker by a former Swiss soldier at Visp, 1926, who took it from poacher on Swiss-Italian frontier about 1860.
93. ROMAN JAVELIN HEAD. L. 11"
Found in excavation for subway in London.
94. TWO BASQUE FOLDING KNIVES. L. (open) 8"
Broad, razor-like blades, folding into horn handles. Both are stamped "E. Pradel, Acier Fins."
95. TWO SPANISH LADIES' KNIVES. L. (open) 7-1/4 and 5-1/2"