November 7-8, 2018 Edged Weapons, Armor, & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/8/2018
Lot contains: A) British Royal Navy 1879 Pattern Midshipman's dirk which measures 25" overall with an 18" blade etched with the cipher of King George V, decorative scroll work and naval motifs. Brass fittings with detailed lion's head pommel, fish-skin grip with triple wire wrap intact. Brass mounted leather scabbard is engraved between the ring mounts "R.S. Welley". CONDITION: The blade is mostly bright with small areas of minor dark staining. Scabbard is in very good condition showing moderate use and wear. B) Cased pair of British Royal Navy Captain's epaulettes, bright gold and silver bullion faces, reverse with blue silk pad and leather backing embossed "Moore, Scantlebury & Coote 15, Ordnance Row, The Hard Portsea, Portsmouth". Japanned tin case with deep red velvet interior, top with brass makers tag reading" Mathews & Co Portsmouth Limited" and brass plate engraved "C.C. Boulton R.N.". CONDITION: Very good. Case showing minor service wear. Accompanying the lot is an officer's gold sword knot showing moderate wear. From the Ray Bentley collection.
Item Dimensions: Largest : 24 -1/2" x 4 -1/2".