12th Sep, 2024 10:30

Autumn Specialist Sale

 
Lot 163
 

19th century Scottish Dirk to the Highland Light Infantry

19th century Scottish Dirk to the Highland Light Infantry, 28cm double fullered blade with faceted back edge with thistles, regimental badge, crowned VR cypher and makers panel for Wm. Alexander & Son, Buchanan St., Glasgow, the blade is in excellent polish except for a small section of red rust on the back edge, carved wooden hilt of traditional pattern inset with studs and gilt mounts, the upper one set with a large faceted orange stone, contained in its tarnished gilt mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard decorated to match, the upper mount set with the regimental badge, complete with companion fork (the knife missing), the dirk has a leather, bullion-faced hanging strap, 47cm overall

Sold for £600


 

19th century Scottish Dirk to the Highland Light Infantry, 28cm double fullered blade with faceted back edge with thistles, regimental badge, crowned VR cypher and makers panel for Wm. Alexander & Son, Buchanan St., Glasgow, the blade is in excellent polish except for a small section of red rust on the back edge, carved wooden hilt of traditional pattern inset with studs and gilt mounts, the upper one set with a large faceted orange stone, contained in its tarnished gilt mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard decorated to match, the upper mount set with the regimental badge, complete with companion fork (the knife missing), the dirk has a leather, bullion-faced hanging strap, 47cm overall

Auction: Autumn Specialist Sale, 12th Sep, 2024

Our Autumn Specialist Sale of Fine Furniture, Modern Design, Paintings, Prints, Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Ceramics, Glassware & other Collectors Items.

Highlights will include a Walt Disney animation cell from 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs', a Lalique car mascot, a figure of Morph, a Rolex Yacht-Master, a collection of greyhound studies, and a good selection of jewellery.

 

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Wednesday 11th September - 10am till 5pm

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