29th Jun, 2023 12:00
The David Hayden-Wright Collection of Antique Knives
766
A DIRK, SIMPSON, 55 STRAND, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY
with robust blade of tapering-diamond section, rectangular ricasso struck with a crown and the maker’s name, iron guard, natural staghorn grip, and German silver pommel cap, in its leather scabbard with German silver chape, 11.0 cm blade
Literature
David Hayden-Wright, The Heritage of English Knives, Atglen, Pennsylvania, 2008, p. 275.
Part proceeds to benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Arms and Armor department, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
Sold for £300
with robust blade of tapering-diamond section, rectangular ricasso struck with a crown and the maker’s name, iron guard, natural staghorn grip, and German silver pommel cap, in its leather scabbard with German silver chape, 11.0 cm blade
Literature
David Hayden-Wright, The Heritage of English Knives, Atglen, Pennsylvania, 2008, p. 275.
Part proceeds to benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Arms and Armor department, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
Auction: The David Hayden-Wright Collection of Antique Knives, 29th Jun, 2023
