Antique Japanese & World Weapons AUG. 29th
Lot 387:
Unusual 18th-19th C. English French or American Navy Officer’s Dirk ~ Naval Dagger. A very nice early example with its solid brass hilt having slightly up-turned quillons in imitation of a naval anchor, large crowned pommel having a thick copper washer under the massive tang-cap. Mounted with a broad double edged blade of shallow diamond section, having a short central fuller unusually positioned to the middle of its length. With its original steel scabbard having brass mounts en suite to the hilt. A well built early naval dirk of very distinctive form, most likely to date between the American Revolution and Napoleonic wars era.Total Length (inside scabbard if present): 10 1/4" Blade Length: 6"
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