United Kingdom. A Late 19th Century Dress Dirk, c.1890 Province of China authored by Roger James Bender

authored by Roger James Bender and Hugh Page Taylor

the metal exterior of the body tubes exhibits slight paint chipping

emanating sun rays on a pebbled red enamel ski

1897 in South Moulton

91 mm (w) x 48

United Kingdom. A Late 19th Century Dress Dirk, c.1890 Province of China authored by Roger James BenderWith a stained handle in hand carved walnut, with a thatched pattern throughout. Scabbard with black leather cover, and nickel silver fittings with characteristic Celtic knot engraved design, primary blade in steel (non magnetic) measuring 12. 5 cm length, secondary blade measuring 7. 3 cm, and the dirk fork (pricker) measuring 4. 4 cm; each fitted with an artificial citrine, a complete set, very fine.