17th Jun, 2015 10:00 GMT/BST

Militaria & Ethnographica

 
Lot 243
 
Lot 243 - An 18th Century Scottish Dirk, with 40.5cm single edge blade, engraved, ";Thy King and Countrys...
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An 18th Century Scottish Dirk, with 40.5cm single edge blade, engraved, ";Thy King and Countrys...

An 18th Century Scottish Dirk, with 40.5cm single edge blade, engraved, "Thy King and Countrys Cause Defend Though on the Spot Thy Lyfe Should End", within a thistle and foliate scroll border, carved wood grip, brass disc pommel engraved with swirls, 52.5cm overall, leather scabbard (possibly associated)

Sold for £800
Estimated at £700 - £1,000


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Some surface rust and pitting to blade. Hilt with scratching/scuffing but no worm. Brass pommel cap with small dents. Leather scabbard probably associated - in fair condition.

Auction: Militaria & Ethnographica, 17th Jun, 2015

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