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REPLICA OF A 19TH C, SCOTTISH HIGHLAND DIRK
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MID 20TH C. REPLICA OF A 19TH C, SCOTTISH HIGHLAND DIRK #10180

A well made mid 20th century replica of an early 19th century Scottish Highland dirk, bright 35cm spearpoint blade with a fuller either side, the blade etched "THY KING AND COUNTRY CAUSE DEFEND THOUGH ON THE SPOT YOUR LIFE SHOULD END" the wooden hilt carved as a Turks head knot, the brass pommel still retaining the original gilding, the hand sewn brown leather scabbard with decoration, gilt brass fittings, (some loss) containing the bi-knife and fork ensuite with the hilt, the top mount with the initials to form HF and stamped Scotland (Illegible). Overall 52cm.

Hugh Ferguson, Highland Armourers of Dornoch, Sutherland, Scotland. The photos show his workshop at Dornoch, this was made under the Craftmade Scheme which was introduced by the Highlands & Islands Development Board in 1971to support craftsmen 

 The etched inscription is from Shakespeare's Macbeth,  Act 4 Scene 3     #10180loo

£1,200.00

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