179 - A SCOTTISH SGIAN DUBH, R & H.B. KIRKWOOD OF EDINBURGH, 19TH CENTURY

A SCOTTISH SGIAN DUBH, R & H.B. KIRKWOOD OF EDINBURGH, 19TH CENTURY A Scottish Sgian Dubh of traditional form, with a short blade ground with a single fuller to each side and a chiseled spine. The grip is of stag horn affixed with a metal rondel engraved with a Celtic knot. The sheath is wrapped in leather and affixed with metal fittings engraved with Celtic knotwork and a Unicorn crest, as well as the initials D.A.S.'. The back of the sheath locket is marked 'R & H.B. Kirkwood, 66 & 68 Thistle St., Edinb.'. Edinburgh, Scotland, 19th century. Dimensions: L: 7 in., (17.8 cm.) Condition: Blade with pitting throughout. Stag horn grip in very good condition. Sheath leather with some wear and spots of loss consistent with age. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.