A French Naval Officer's Dirk, c.1800.
A particularly fine quality example, 51cm, double edged 36cm blade etched with flowers, maker's initials 'S.H.', traces of original blued & gilt finish. Bright gilded crossguard and pommel, large high relief fouled anchor in centre of crossguard, finely chequered black ebony grip, missing an oval badge in centre, gilded chain knuckle-bow. Brown leather scabbard with gilded top and bottom fittings, slight wear to gilding, generally very good condition overall £300-£400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Trafalgar and Waterloo relics.

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This is an age restricted lot: the successful buyer will be required to either collect in person, or arrange specialist shipping.