Knife Called Sgian Dubh - Scotland - Early 20th Century

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"Knife Called Sgian Dubh - Scotland - Early 20th Century"

KNIFE called Sgian Dubh
Scotland
Early 20th century
Steel, silver, wood, leather, glass
Total length: 18 ; Blade length: 9.3 cm

Straight, single-edged steel blade with groove.
Silver-plated steel ferrule chased with foliage.
Blackened wood spindle carved with geometric braiding.
Pommel with oval orange glass cabochon, silver-plated steel cap.
Black and green leather scabbard decorated with a thistle in an oval with the words ‘HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE’.

In Scottish Gaelic, the term ‘sgian dubh’ means ‘little knife’. It is one of the attributes of the officers of the Gordon Highlanders.

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Ref : 5444

Price: 480 €

Period: 20th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Sterling silver

Reference: 1548223
Availability: In stock