A Large Georgian Naval Dirk. 21” overall, 16” double edged spear pointed blade etched with Man in the Moon, Sword & Arm in Clouds and Stars. ‘S’ shaped gilt quillon & ferrule. Cushion shaped pommel with lion mask, reeded laminated ivory grip. In its original gilt brass and black leather scabbard with one suspension ring and a frog stud.
Circa 1790.
A large fighting Dirk for an Officers or Midshipmen in good condition for age. Hilt made of four thin Ivory panels with minor cracks. Gilt slightly rubbed, scabbard leather good.
(This item is registered for the ‘less than 10% by volume’ exemption to the Ivory Act 2018 ref CQQWA932) UK sale only - NOT FOR EXPORT.