29th Apr, 2009 12:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Popham)

 
  Lot 74
 

74

[M] A RARE VICTORIAN BROAD BLADE 1856-PATTERN...

A RARE VICTORIAN BROAD BLADE 1856-PATTERN NAVAL DIRK
the 12 x 1¼in. blade finely etched over both sides with VR monogram, wire-bound black fish skin grip with lion's head pommel (restoration, lacking scabbard) -- 17½in. (44.5cm.) overall
Lit: May & Annis: Swords for Sea Service, HMSO, 1970, vol1 p.77. vol 2plt 63.

Sold for £198
Estimated at £200 - £300

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


 
A RARE VICTORIAN BROAD BLADE 1856-PATTERN NAVAL DIRK
the 12 x 1¼in. blade finely etched over both sides with VR monogram, wire-bound black fish skin grip with lion's head pommel (restoration, lacking scabbard) -- 17½in. (44.5cm.) overall
Lit: May & Annis: Swords for Sea Service, HMSO, 1970, vol1 p.77. vol 2plt 63.
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