Lot Essay
Cf. a similar dirk in the Glasgow Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove (inv. no. E 1940.45 c y), and another in the Royal Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh (inv. no. H. 1992. 1865.2 - Wallace, p. 63, no. 54)
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CIRCA 1700
Details
A Rare Brass-Hilted Highland Dirk
Circa 1700
With long blade from a backsword, retaining traces of etched decoration on both sides and with broad back edge, the tang passing through the hilt and secured by a quatrefoil nut, turned grip, and engraved pierced brass pommel washer revealing a red cloth lining
22in. (55.8cm.)
Circa 1700
With long blade from a backsword, retaining traces of etched decoration on both sides and with broad back edge, the tang passing through the hilt and secured by a quatrefoil nut, turned grip, and engraved pierced brass pommel washer revealing a red cloth lining
22in. (55.8cm.)
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