Auction Catalogue
A Naval Officers Dirk.
Mid-Victorian Naval Officer’s Presentation Dirk, the 47cm blade by Gieves, the panels containing foliate scrolling and presentation area stating ‘Captain’s Prize, H.M.S. Warrior. July 1880.’, the blade etched to the other side with a crowned anchor, the swept gilt brass cross piece with acorn finials and mounted with a gilt badge being laurels enclosing a crowned anchor, white fish skin wire bound grip, gilt metal lion’s head pommel and flowing mane back strap, contained in its E. A. Seagrove, The Hard, Portsea, black leather gilt mounted brass scabbard, the blade in good condition overall, the scabbard worn with polishing and minor knocks to scabbard mounts £140-£180
This is an age restricted lot: the successful buyer will be required to either collect in person, or arrange specialist shipping.
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