December 6-8, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2023
This is a lovely assembly of Victorian era Scottish regalia, more complete than normally seen. Lot consists of (A) Scottish dirk set with 2 tine fork and a small knife in appropriate sheath with leather wrap over wood core, reinforced at each throat with sweet silver engraved with thistles. The large dirk is particularly unusual, with a relief carved thistle design on the handle and a cube on the pommel, both very rare. The cube is associated with Scottish Rite Masons, and may indicate a connection. (B) A Sporran with horsehair, three tasels with sheet silver caps with repousse Scottish thistle and geometric designs. The cantle is made of leather with a repousse silver plate mounted to front with Scottish motifs en suite, including thistles and a running deer. Leather bag on rear; no hallmarks or maker marks. (C) A large pinback badge, 4" in diameter, with rocker engraving about the edges, Scottish motifs, and a large central faceted gem (citrine?). (D) A World War II Glengarry bonnet (E) A pinback badge with a central deer motif over a crown, with "Bydand" in a banner across the bottom; the deer and motto are traditionally associated with Clan Gordon. (F) 2 buckles with silver pinbacks with cast in Scottish designs. (G) A pierced buckle with Scottish thistles and scrollwork about the perimeter. (H) A leather belt setup with 4 silver plates and buckles with Scottish motifs en suite. (I) Sgian Dubh with sheet silver mounting, decorated with acanthus scroll and a vignette of an eagle at the throat. Pommel with a clear gemstone. (J) A CDV of a man in New York dressed in Scottish regalia, including several pieces that appear to be present, including badges, belt set up, etc, taken at Edsall. PROVENANCE: Oral history connects the pieces to an unnamed old New York family, with the pieces handed down and modified/replaced throughout the years. CONDITION: Overall very good, with marks from handling and wear throughout, leather crazing but pliable, and some rubs through high edges. Sporran is good, horsehair is somewhat thin but presents well. An unusual setup of Scottish regalia.