Dirk
Curved bladed dirk. The hilt consists of a gilt metal cross piece with semi-circular langets and 'hooked' pommel with turned ivory grip. The blade is curved, flat, blued and gilt for two-thirds of it's length. There is a copper-gilt scabbard with two suspension rings. Engraved on the scabbard is 'Cox/ Plymouth Dock'. This is part of the Spinney Collection which includes, in total, sixteen swords, five dirks and three pistols (AAA3114 (pair) and 3115).
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Object Details
ID: | WPN1619 |
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Collection: | Weapons |
Type: | Dirk |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Cox |
Places: | Plymouth Dockyard |
People: | Spinney, J. David |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 25 x 420 x 110 mm |
Parts: | Dirk |