15th Nov, 2023 10:00

AUTUMN VIRTUAL FINE ANTIQUE ARMS & ARMOUR AUCTION

 
Lot 553
 

553

A HALLMARKED SILVER MOUNTED SCOTTISH OFFICER'S DIRK OF THE ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS

29.5cm double fullered blade with faceted back edge by Brook & Son, etched with scrolling foliage and thistle, regimental crests, crowned GVR cypher and maker's panel, the white metal mounted hilt decorated with Celtic strapwork, carved Celtic knotwork wooden grip set with white metal studs, the pommel set with a faceted pale orange stone, contained in its hallmarked silver mounted leather scabbard, the mounts with Edinburgh hallmarks, dated to 1932 and with maker's stamps, finely decorated with Celtic dragons and the regimental crests, the upper mount with owner's initials WBD, complete with its graduated companion knife and fork decorated to match. Spring clips lacking from knife and fork.

Sold for £1,200


 

29.5cm double fullered blade with faceted back edge by Brook & Son, etched with scrolling foliage and thistle, regimental crests, crowned GVR cypher and maker's panel, the white metal mounted hilt decorated with Celtic strapwork, carved Celtic knotwork wooden grip set with white metal studs, the pommel set with a faceted pale orange stone, contained in its hallmarked silver mounted leather scabbard, the mounts with Edinburgh hallmarks, dated to 1932 and with maker's stamps, finely decorated with Celtic dragons and the regimental crests, the upper mount with owner's initials WBD, complete with its graduated companion knife and fork decorated to match. Spring clips lacking from knife and fork.

Auction: AUTUMN VIRTUAL FINE ANTIQUE ARMS & ARMOUR AUCTION, 15th Nov, 2023

FINE ANTIQUE ARMS & ARMOUR 

NOVEMBER 14TH & 15TH 2023 FROM 10AM

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