Early 19th Century Naval Officer's Dirk

American or English, no maker's mark, its 9 in. curved blade etched with foliate decoration punctuated by renderings of traditional edged weaponry, a polished bone grip with incised cross-hatching is topped by a gilt lion's head pommel, its backstrap extending downward to the cross guard, the gilt metal sheath is engraved with acanthus leaves on both sides.

14 in. LOA

Collection of LTC (Ret.) James McWherter Sr., NC

Wear to the blade's designs; .5 inch crack to the grip; one small push to the scabbard.

$800 - 1,200