Vintage Sgian Dubh
£395.00
A vintage silver mounted sgian dubh by Robert Allison, Glasgow, 1954
A vintage silver mounted sgian dubh by Robert Allison, Glasgow, 1954
A vintage silver mounted sgian dubh by Robert Allison, Glasgow, 1954
Sgian dubh displaying a basket weave carved wooden handle with engraved thistle-head-and-scroll mounts to the lower section and pommel. The pommel has an engraved ball surmount. The steel blade has a scalloped back edge and single fuller.
The leather scabbard has shield-shaped mounts with engraved Celtic knotwork and thistles, the upper mount with a vacant cartouche (could be engraved). The reverse is hallmarked ‘RA’, Glasgow, sterling silver, 1954, and stamped ‘SCOTLAND’.
Condition:
The original steel blade to this piece shows natural toning and discoloration.
Dimensions:
Blade length 8.5cm
Overall length 21.1cm
Maximum width 2.8cm