May 27, 2020 Founders & Patriots
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/27/2020
This dirk is featured in figure 60 on page 38 of "Silver Mounted Swords, The Lattimer Family Collection" by Daniel D. Hartzler. English made for the American market. Curved unfullered single-edged blade with etched foliate scroll designs on both sides, leather washer at top. One side shows a patriotic American shield with a Liberty cap and cannon, the other side shows a liberty cap and dagger. Pierced gilt brass guard with counterguard on the rights side, chased foliate and floral motifs on the reverse side. Gilt brass birds head pommel deeply chased with relief graduated bell flowers and foliate scrolls extending along backstrap. Tang cover is gilt brass and displays an American eagle. Ivory grip with carved shell designs and checkered panels, gilt brass ferrule at the base. Gilt brass chain extends between guard and pommel. Probably circa 1800-1820. Complete with its original gilt brass scabbard engraved on the front with foliate motifs and on a shaded ground. CONDITION: Blade retains much of original polish with some darker grey areas. Hilt retains about 90 to 95% original gilt finish. Grip shows a couple very small chips and a couple hairline age cracks, retains a honey patina. Scabbard excellent and retaining 50-60% original gilt finish. A very ornate and attractive dirk in very nice condition. PROVENANCE: Ex. Lattimer Collection.
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