Furniture and Works of Art including the Peter Coldicott collection of corkscrews. - 9th September 2008

Lot 494

A Scottish Victorian Officer's dirk

Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £1600

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Description

A Scottish Victorian Officer's dirk, with an 11.25in fullered blade with scalloped edge and etched 'Highland Infantry' and 'VR' monogram 'Marshall & Aitken, Edinburgh,' with a carved bog oak handle and facet cut foil backed glass pommel, the scabbard with gilt brass thistle mounts with companion knife and fork, in leather covered presentation box.