This is a fine American large silver hilted dirk, unsigned however similar design is found with "SAUNDERS" in cartouche who is thought to be a Providence Rhode Island silversmith. Regardless, this is a beautiful knife just over 14" long with 9" double edge blade, totally silver mounted including scabbard mounts with carved "certifiable antique elephant ivory" grip. SIZE: CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Leather covering to wood scabbard is chipped in areas but overall 90% intact. Silver mounts and grip components also very good with gray/silver patina. Ivory grip has longitudinal crack on one side unaffecting aesthetics. 49380-1 JS (4,000-6,000) IVORY -