Ø A MIDSHIPMAN'S NAVAL DIRK, CIRCA 1800
the blade with turned ivory grip and acorn leaf quillons contained within leather and brass scabbard (fixed) of issue with two suspension loops -- 11½in. (29cm.) long; together with an associated family provenance stating This Dirk was worn on board the Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar by John Mowatt one who helped to support Lord Nelson after he was mortally wounded; IDN: RJN6G7EF
(2)
There is no record of a John Mowatt on the Trafalgar muster.
Sold for £229
Estimated at £150 - £250
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
Ø A MIDSHIPMAN'S NAVAL DIRK, CIRCA 1800
the blade with turned ivory grip and acorn leaf quillons contained within leather and brass scabbard (fixed) of issue with two suspension loops -- 11½in. (29cm.) long; together with an associated family provenance stating This Dirk was worn on board the Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar by John Mowatt one who helped to support Lord Nelson after he was mortally wounded; IDN: RJN6G7EF
(2)
There is no record of a John Mowatt on the Trafalgar muster.
Auction: Timed Collector's Sale (BRITOMART 3), ending 12th Jun, 2025
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