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An 18th century dirk

The Scottish Sale - Part II

29 – 30 August 2012, 11:00 BST

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An 18th century dirk

The 37cm tapering blade with remnants of script and armourer's marks, shouldered carved wood hilt with Celtic interlaced designs, the pommel set with brass cap with line engraved edge and compass flower motif secured by a square lobed nut.

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