Ø AN ATTRACTIVE MIDSHIPMAN'S DIRK, CIRCA 1780
the 10½in. curved and blued etched steel blade, gilt brass acorn leaf quillons, ivory handle with cross banded grip and lion's mane back plate; together with leather and gilt-brass scabbard of issue (parted in middle) -- 14in (35.5cm.) long overall
Sold for £1,178
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
Ø AN ATTRACTIVE MIDSHIPMAN'S DIRK, CIRCA 1780
the 10½in. curved and blued etched steel blade, gilt brass acorn leaf quillons, ivory handle with cross banded grip and lion's mane back plate; together with leather and gilt-brass scabbard of issue (parted in middle) -- 14in (35.5cm.) long overall
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Superb'), 5th Nov, 2019
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Main view and sale venue:
Olympia Auctions
25 Blythe Road
London
W14 0PD
Large object view
6 Imperial Studios
3-11 Imperial Road
London
SW6 2AG
Viewing
Saturday, 2nd November
(12pm-4pm)
Sunday, 3rd November
(12pm-4pm)
Monday, 4th November
(10am-5pm)
Tuesday, 5th November
(10am-11am)