Lot Essay
Mssrs Gieves & Hawkes have confirmed that the company title J. Gieve & Sons was only used in the period 1896 to 1903.
Details
An Edwardian Naval Dirk, circa 1901-1903
the 18in. (46cm.) blade etched with the cypher for Edward VII and the maker J. Gieve & Sons Portsmouth, regulation hilt in brass with a shagreen and copper wire grip, the leather and brass scabbard engraved with the initials D.B.C. -- 23½in. (59.5cm.) total length
the 18in. (46cm.) blade etched with the cypher for Edward VII and the maker J. Gieve & Sons Portsmouth, regulation hilt in brass with a shagreen and copper wire grip, the leather and brass scabbard engraved with the initials D.B.C. -- 23½in. (59.5cm.) total length