KNIFE called Sgian Dubh - Scotland - Early 20th century
KNIFE called Sgian Dubh - Scotland - Early 20th century
KNIFE called Sgian Dubh - Scotland - Early 20th century
KNIFE called Sgian Dubh - Scotland - Early 20th century
KNIFE called Sgian Dubh - Scotland - Early 20th century
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KNIFE called Sgian Dubh - Scotland - Early 20th century

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20th century
English style
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From: 93400, Saint-Ouen, France

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    KNIFE called Sgian Dubh
    Scotland
    Early 20th century
    Steel, silver, wood, leather
    Total length: 16.7; Blade length: 8.7 cm

    Single-edged straight steel blade, shaped on the counter-edge, grooved, marked "A & J. SMITH ABERDEEN".
    Silver ferrule, monogrammed "A&JS" and "ABD" in two respective cartouches.
    Blackened wood spindle carved in a grid pattern.
    Silver cap pommel chased with geometric motifs, rivet button.
    Wooden scabbard sheathed in black leather.
    Silver cap and bolt engraved with geometric motifs and a bird feeding three chicks.

    In Scottish Gaelic, the term "sgian dubh" means "little knife". It is one of the attributes of the officers of the Gordon Highlanders.

    Text and photos © FCP CORIDON

    Ref. number : 5441

    Ref: HLJ1GM3J08

    Condition Very good
    Style English style (Swords, Bladed weapons of English style Style)
    Period 20th century (Swords, Bladed weapons 20th century)
    Country of origin Scotland
    Shipping Time Ready to ship in 2-3 Business Days
    Location 93400, Saint-Ouen, France
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