A Victorian silver dirk and matched skean dhu bearing the crest of McGill
29.5cm blade with faceted back edge, the blade etched with thistles, scrolls, VR cypher and clan badge of three marlets contained in a shaped shield with a marlet above with the motto 'IN DOMINO CONFIDO' below, also etched with the Royal coat of arms , and 'S.J.Pillin Manufacturer 31 Gerrards St, Soho, London', carved wood basket weave hilt with silver studs set with a cut glass stone, thistle embossed support, in its leather scabbard with engraved white metal mounts and applied thistles, the locket with applied clan badge, complete with its companion knife and fork, together with a matched skean dhu, the 10.5cm blade with faceted back edge etched with thistles and foliate designs, also etched with the Royal coat of arms, and 'S.J. Pillin. Manufacturer, 31, Gerrards Soho London', also including a white metal clan badge (3).
Sold for
£1,500
inc. premium
Category:
Arms and Armour
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