Auction Catalogue

17 July 2024

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Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

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Lot

№ 728

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17 July 2024

Estimate: £1,400–£1,800

Queen’s Own Cameron Highlander’s Officer’s Dirk.
A fine gilded example made by Henry Wilkinson with a steel 280mm blade etched ‘Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall, London’ with faceted top, double fullered, etched crowned regimental crest with Egypt sphinx below, vacant shield cartouche, the opposite side with battle honours, with ebonised wooden grip carved with basket weave and inset with brass studs, the opposite side with crossed swords and bonnet, the gilded metal mounts finely embossed and chased with thistles, with a faceted amber glass pommel, overall length 420mm, in its black leather scabbard with gilded metal mounts stamped 'R.&H.B. Kirkwood, 66 & 68 Thistle St. Edinburgh' with queen's crown, with integral bi-knife and fork each with yellow glass pommel, very good condition £1,400-£1,800

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