September 5-7, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/7/2023
Lot consists of: (A) Circa early 19th century naval dirk with 14 - 5/8" blade that is decorated for about half its length with fire blued panels and gold inlaid designs. Silver S crossguard with line engraved silver ferrule and silver doorknob pommel that features a raised flower design surrounding the capstan. Grip is of ivory and is nicely carved with a few hairlines and a nice honey patina. Blade retains generous amount of embellishments with scattered blemishes throughout its length. The dirk is complete with its leather scabbard that features scalloped silver mounts. Upper mount features an engraved escutcheon. Scabbard exhibits areas of loss with patinaed mounts. An old brass inventory number is affixed around the grip and inventory numbers are written on the ricasso as well as each mount. CONDITION: Good. (B) Circa early 19th-century naval dirk with 9 - 7/8" blade. Silver S crossguard with ivory grip that features line engravings. Guard is loose, and exhibits a patina that matches the blade. Grip with a few small hairlines. Complete with leather scabbard with silver mounts. Scabbard body exhibits surface cracking and nice patina to mounts. CONDITION: Good. Both dirks were formerly part of the Dr. John K. Lattimer Collection and his initials and inventory numbers are written on the dirks.
Item Dimensions: Longest: 20"
Blade Length
(A) 15 - 5/8" (B) 9 - 7/8"
Overall Length
(A) 18 - 1/2" (B) 13 - 3/4"