AN EARLY VICTORIAN PRIZE DIRK
UNMARKED, CIRCA 1840
Auction: Day 2: Thursday 21 August - Lots 297 - end
Description
the large baluster handle with basket weave and studded decoration, pommel set with oak leaf and foliate mount enclosing a foil back crystal, the spear point blade with scalloped back edge single fuller and etched decoration featuring St. Andrews and the cross, a highland warrior, trophies of war etc., the leather covered scabbard with thistle embossed mounts, one engraved prize won by R Gordon Cumming, Glen Garry Gathering 1841, set with bi-knife and fork
Dimensions
30cm blade, 46cm overall