29th Jan, 2025 11:00
The Oxford Library Sale
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A Late 19th century Scottish officers Dirk by R & HB Kirkwood of Edinburgh, the pommel set with a foil-backed paste, carved rootwood grip decorated with basket-weave designs, and thistle foliage, the tapering blade double-edged towards the point and formed with a notched back-edge, the scabbard with hallmarked silver mounts. the blade 31cm in length overall 45cm.
Sold for £2,400
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
A Late 19th century Scottish officers Dirk by R & HB Kirkwood of Edinburgh, the pommel set with a foil-backed paste, carved rootwood grip decorated with basket-weave designs, and thistle foliage, the tapering blade double-edged towards the point and formed with a notched back-edge, the scabbard with hallmarked silver mounts. the blade 31cm in length overall 45cm.
See extra images, good with some surface lines/ marks to grip; some rubbing to silver
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Auction: The Oxford Library Sale, 29th Jan, 2025
DAY 2 REVISED START TIME - MIDDAY
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