December 15, 2020 Edged Weapons, Armor & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/15/2020
A) A) British Royal Navy 1879 Pattern Midshipman's dirk. Measuring 22" overall with a 16-1/2" undecorated blade. Brass fittings with detailed lion's head pommel, fish-skin grip with triple wire wrap intact. Brass mounted leather scabbard. CONDITION: Scabbard and dirk's crossguard are missing their locking latch and fittings. Blade is mostly bright with minor pitting at the tip. Excellent grip with tight wire wrap. Scabbard drag exhibits shallow dents. B) Miniature British Naval Officer's Sword measuring 28-1/4" overall with a 24-1/4" straight diamond shaped blade. Brass mounted stirrup hilt with Crown/Anchor langet, lions head pommel, carved bone grip with twisted wire wrap. CONDITION: Blade has a grey/dark finish, hilt has a few old repairs, bone grip exhibits chips and losses. DG
Item Dimensions: largest 28"
Blade Length
(A) 24" (B) 16 - 1/2"
Overall Length
(A) 28" (b) 22 - 1/2"