Lot 546
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A rare Scottish lowland dirk circa 1820
Scottish Silver & Accessories | 388
Auction: 19 August 2013 at 15:00 BST
£1,750
Description
interlaced root wood grip studded with brass at intersections, brass pommel mounted with faceted stone, single edged etched blade with wide central fuller and Royal crown, back edge decorated with alternating grooves, gilt brass shaped and moulded scabbard with bi knife and two pronged fork, engraved "Hunter Army Contractor South Bridge Edinburgh" within laurel leaves
Dimensions
blade 31cm long, overall length 49cm long