Atlantia
26th December 2010, 08:58 PM
Here is a rather unusual antique naval dirk which appears to have had a second life as an ethnic dagger (I think in north africa, possibly as a shula).
The metal parts of the hilt are missing. All that remain is the blade and the hilt grip. The end of the tang is not visible (see pics) and the hole in the top of the grip where it would be seen is plugged with the same kind of wood that the scabbard is made of. In light of this, the tang may have been shortened but I cannot confirm as the hilt is firmly seated and has clearly been so since this reuse was originally done.
The grip has some minor chips and age cracks (not bad for 200 years). The blade has some staining as pictures show. There is engraved decoration on the blade. The blade isn't perfectly straight (when looking down the spine). The blade has somehow been magnetised.
I have decided to concentrate on specific ethnic types, so this needs a new home.
I believe that this type of Naval dirk is known as 'mameluke' because of the curved blade and is early 19th century (or late 18th). I think this is British, but thats a 'best guess'. If anyone wants to tell me for sure, please do.
Dimensions are as shown. This is a fantastic 'crossover' piece of historic weaponary. Alternatively a skilled person could use this as the basis for a restoration project (of course they would need to secure the missing parts).
Postage will be by airmail with signed delivery
Price is £150 or nearest offer. I'm always interested in swaps or trades for interesting weapons of any sort.
Postage will be by signed delivery at cost.
Email at: gimmieitbaby@aol.com
The metal parts of the hilt are missing. All that remain is the blade and the hilt grip. The end of the tang is not visible (see pics) and the hole in the top of the grip where it would be seen is plugged with the same kind of wood that the scabbard is made of. In light of this, the tang may have been shortened but I cannot confirm as the hilt is firmly seated and has clearly been so since this reuse was originally done.
The grip has some minor chips and age cracks (not bad for 200 years). The blade has some staining as pictures show. There is engraved decoration on the blade. The blade isn't perfectly straight (when looking down the spine). The blade has somehow been magnetised.
I have decided to concentrate on specific ethnic types, so this needs a new home.
I believe that this type of Naval dirk is known as 'mameluke' because of the curved blade and is early 19th century (or late 18th). I think this is British, but thats a 'best guess'. If anyone wants to tell me for sure, please do.
Dimensions are as shown. This is a fantastic 'crossover' piece of historic weaponary. Alternatively a skilled person could use this as the basis for a restoration project (of course they would need to secure the missing parts).
Postage will be by airmail with signed delivery
Price is £150 or nearest offer. I'm always interested in swaps or trades for interesting weapons of any sort.
Postage will be by signed delivery at cost.
Email at: gimmieitbaby@aol.com