Lot 12 , A William IV Scottish silver mounted black leather dirk, blade 32.5in. overall length 47.5in.

A William IV Scottish silver mounted black leather dirk, hallmarks for David Crichton Rait, Glasgow, 1832. blade 32.5in. overall length 47.5in.
Estimate £1,000-1,500

Overall in honest untouched condition, silver work dirty and requires polishing, leather scuffed and worn but all intact, hardwood handles have the ebonising rubbed away in areas but still essentially very good, some of the colouring to the pastes is fading, blade with some spot marks but overall equally very good. THe leather at the tip of the sheath is split and the silver top mount now hinges.


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Sold for £1,200