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A Naval Officer's DirkEarly 19th Century
5 July 2005, 11:00 BST
London, New Bond StreetSold for £1,140 inc. premium
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Early 19th Century
Early 19th Century
With curved sharply pointed blade double-edged towards the point and etched and gilt with foliage, crowned 'GR' cypher, royal arms and a martial trophy against a blued ground over most of its length on each side, hilt comprising slightly curved quillons with rounded terminals, spirally fluted flattened ivory grip with gilt-metal collar embossed with foliage, and rounded pommel with later brass mount with applied fouled anchor, in original gilt-brass scabbard engraved along one side with a martial trophy and foliage against a stippled ground, and with two suspension rings (some wear overall)
23.2 cm. blade
23.2 cm. blade








