Knife Called Sgian Dubh - Scotland - Early 20th Century

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Object description :

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

KNIFE called Sgian Dubh
Scotland
Early 20th century
Steel, silver, wood, leather
Total length: 16.7 cm; Blade length: 8.7 cm

Single-edged straight steel blade, shaped on the counter-edge, grooved, marked ‘A & J. SMITH ABERDEEN’.
Silver ferrule, monogrammed ‘A&JS’ and ‘ABD’ in two respective cartouches.
Blackened wood spindle carved in a grid pattern.
Silver cap pommel chased with geometric motifs, riveted button.
Wooden scabbard sheathed in black leather.
Silver cap and bolt engraved with geometric motifs and a bird feeding three chicks.

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

Text and photos © FCP CORIDON

Ref : 5441

Price: 440 €

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

Material: Sterling silver

Reference: 1520659
Availability: In stock