Vintage Sgian Dubh by Robert Allison, Glasgow
£385.00
A vintage silver mounted sgian dubh by Robert Allison, Glasgow (hallmarked in Edinburgh), 1977
A vintage silver mounted sgian dubh by Robert Allison, Glasgow (hallmarked in Edinburgh), 1977
A vintage silver mounted sgian dubh by Robert Allison, Glasgow (hallmarked in Edinburgh), 1977
Sgian dubh displaying a basket weave composite handle with simple plain mounts. The pommel surmounted by a walking male lion. The steel blade has a scalloped back edge and single fuller. The leather covered wooden scabbard has shield-shaped mounts and is hallmarked on the reverse ‘RA’, Edinburgh, sterling silver, 1977, with the additional Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee mark.
Condition:
The original steel blade shows natural toning and discoloration. There are also some scuff marks to the silver due to wear and tear.
Dimensions:
Blade length 8.9cm
Overall length 19.5cm
Maximum width 2.8cm