KNIFE called Sgian Dubh - Scotland - Early 20th century

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KNIFE called Sgian Dubh - Scotland - Early 20th century

Name: KNIFE called Sgian Dubh - Scotland - Early 20th century
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: 76K9KB69A6
Price: 380 EUR
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380 €

Period 20th century

Style English style

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KNIFE called Sgian Dubh
Scotland
Early 20th century
Steel, silver, wood, leather
Total length: 14.1; Blade length: 7 cm
(Old damage)

Straight, single-edged silver blade, shaped on the counter-edge, grooved, engraved with floral motifs.
Silver ferrule, chased en suite.
Blackened wood spindle carved in a grid pattern.
Silver cap knob chased with floral motifs, rivet button.
Black leather scabbard decorated with King George V profile and "GEORGE V KING EMPEROR" lettering; silver niello yoke chased with floral motifs.
Steel batardeaux, silver bolster, blackened wood spindle carved in a checkered weave; pommel with circular purple glass cabochon, silver cap chased with geometric motifs.

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. number : 5452

Ref: 76K9KB69A6

Additional Information

Condition	Very good
Style	English style (Swords, Bladed weapons of English style Style)
Period	20th century (Swords, Bladed weapons 20th century)
Country of origin	Scotland