This British naval dirk is dated by the supplier to around 1800. The blade measures 14 inches and the dirk is 19 inches overall. The blade is decorated in blue and gilt, and the leather scabbard is fitted with a brass throat and drag. It is listed under antique knives as SKU MEW3207 and sold used, which for a piece of this age means an original period item with the wear you would expect.

A blue-and-gilt naval dirk with its scabbard is a complete set for a Texas collector of edged weapons from around 1800. The decoration on the blade is the feature to study in the photographs, since blue and gilt work shows wear readily and the amount that survives drives the appeal of any example. The brass-mounted leather scabbard means the dirk can be shown sheathed or drawn. Allow for 19 inches of length when planning a display case or wall mount.

Key features

• Circa 1800
• 14-inch blade, 19 inches overall
• Blade decorated in blue and gilt
• Leather scabbard with brass throat and drag
• Used, SKU MEW3207

This dirk ships to your door in Texas with no permit or dealer involved.