Lot 562

An early 19th century Highland dirk





Auction: 17 August 2009 at 15:00 BST
£875
Description
the wooden handle carved with Celtic interlaced knotwork and with wide shouldered base, the pommel with domed cap and shaped nut, the leather scabbard mounted with simple reeded mounts and set with bi- knife and fork
Dimensions
blade 36cm, overall length 48.5cm
Footnote
Note: The top scabbard mount is additionally engraved 'Alan Stewart of Appin 1812'




