44 - SCOTLAND, first third of the 20th century

SCOTLAND, first third of the 20th century Sgian dubh ["black blade" in Scottish Gaelic]. Small knife or dagger. Tall silver ferrule (925 / min. 800) with engraved decoration on one side featuring intertwined bands, a thistle, and a repeating Celtic pattern. Pommel made of faceted smoky quartz. Triangular blade with a single cutting edge and two perforated fuller grooves, a faceted, wavy spine, and a small counter-edges at the tip. Blackened leather sheath with two silver (925) fittings adorned with interlaced bands, featuring a tang and a suspension ring on the reverse. Silversmith’s hallmark: H.T. Rehallmarked with a swan. EDINBURGH, date-letter hallmark [U] for 1925. Total gross weight: g. - Blade length: 11 cm - Overall length: 21 cm. As is; some normal wear scratches and some oxidation.