29th Apr, 2022 9:30
A large late period Skean Dhu (Dirk), with smaller knife and fork, all with carved grips beneath a cairngorm pommel, the leather bound scabbard with silver plated mounts with applied thistles, the blade 28cm, 46.3cm overall
Sold for £380
Condition Report
The spring catch that secures the from the small fork is missing
Some very small scratches to the glass on the dirk.
The end can of the scabbard is loose and shows slight compression of the leather covering, possibly due to being dropped?
Some dark patches of historic rust on all elements to some degree.
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A large late period Skean Dhu (Dirk), with smaller knife and fork, all with carved grips beneath a cairngorm pommel, the leather bound scabbard with silver plated mounts with applied thistles, the blade 28cm, 46.3cm overall
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