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Sgian dubh displaying a carved wooden basketweave and Celtic interlace handle. The lower mount and pommel of the handle have been decorated with wriggle work. The steel blade has a scalloped back edge and single fuller. The leather covered wooden scabbard has twin shaped Celtic knotwork engraved mounts. The reverse is hallmarked ‘T.E’, Edinburgh, sterling silver, 1929.
Thomas K. Ebbutt is first mentioned in the local directories of Edinburgh in 1899 as a ‘Chaser and Designer’. In 1903 he registered his maker’s mark with the Edinburgh Assay Office and submitted his work for assay from 1904 onwards. In 1912, the trade directory describes his business as ‘Goldsmith etc; regimental and Highland ornament maker’. He died in 1921 but his business continued through his family until 1977 when it was acquired by the Edinburgh firm Hamilton & Inches.
Condition:
Due to the age of the item there are two hairline cracks to the front and reverse of the handle and the original steel blade shows natural toning and discoloration.
Dimensions:
Blade length 8.2cm
Overall length 17.8cm
Maximum width 2.8cm