Antique Japanese & World Weapons AUG. 29th
Lot 389:
Rare 18th C. English or American Navy Dirk ~ Naval Dagger ~ Whale Bone Mounts. A very nice early example of unique style, most likely home made by a crafty sailor or a midshipman, with its carved and well fitted Whale bone mounts with a horn scabbard’s throat in a form of a row boat, one side of the throat with a large chip however still showing a nicely carved anchor, another side showing large carved diamond with red enamel inlay. Grip having two thick scales affixed by two accurate rivets, both grips are profusely carved and exceptionally well fitted. Scabbard having interesting and unusual etched and green enamel inlaid floral decorations. With its double edged blade having wide reinforcement bar at its base, inserted in to the lower guard. A truly Unique and exceptionally well crafted early example, possibly used during American Revolution or slightly later.Total Length (inside scabbard if present): 8 1/2" Blade Length: 4 3/4"
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