May 27, 2020 Founders & Patriots
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/27/2020
This dirk is featured in figure 79 on page 46 of "Silver Mounted Swords, The Lattimer Family Collection" by Daniel D. Hartzler. Straight double-edged diamond-section blade made from a file and retaining traces of fire blue at the ricasso. Scalloped s-shaped guard with scalloped silver ferrule above. Faceted silver pommel cap. Faceted horn grip. Probably circa 1790-1810. CONDITION: Blade has marks from sharpening and retains a grey patina, traces of fire blue near ricasso. Guard slightly loose, silver polished bright. Capstan possibly a replacement. Horn grip with a couple cracks and a yellow honey patina. A nice primitive American dirk. PROVENANCE: Ex. Lattimer Collection.
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