Pair of Contemporary Scottish Basket-Hilted Swords by Dickson Knives

Late 20th century, each stamped DICKSON KNIVES on the ricasso with PROVED inlay on the other side; 31.75 in. double fuller steel blade with characteristic Scottish pierced hilt lined with red felt; faux gilt to blade and hilt; straight two-ring scabbard with ball tip.

Private Collection, Charlotte, North Carolina

Good estate condition overall; some oxidation to one scabbard.