A Rare Georgian Naval Dirk.
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15” overall, 10 ¾” single edged fullered blade sharpened for 4” on the back edge. Anchor fluke shaped gilt quillon & ferrule. Cushion shaped pommel, reeded laminated ivory grip. In its original gilt brass and black leather scabbard with two suspension rings.
Circa 1790.
In good condition. Hilt made of four thin Ivory panels in good condition. Gilt slightly rubbed, scabbard leather good.
See Swords for sea Service plate 57 and Naval Swords and Dirks by Sim Comfort page 197
(This item is registered for the ‘less than 10% by volume’ exemption to the Ivory Act 2018 ref EBD94NL9) UK sale only - NOT FOR EXPORT.