Lot 201

VICTORIAN 74TH HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY OFFICERS DIRK
LATE 19TH CENTURY





Auction: Day One | Wed 12th Nov at 10am | Lots 1 to 338
Description
the gilt brass mounts unmarked, with large basket weave carved handle with applied studs, the flared pommel mount with embossed thistles and foliate mount for foil backed crystal base of handle with large mount with displayed thistles and regimental badge, the leather covered scabbard with embossed and chased mounts and set with bi knife and fork with thistles, regimental badge and number, the etched blade with highly intricate design showing battle owners, regimental badge, motto, badge and cypher, signed to the base ‘Ponder, 37 Duke St St James, London’
Dimensions
blade 30cm long, overall length 48cm




