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).

Object Details

ID: WPN1619
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