R G Lawrie brass antique stags head sgian dubh - Wonderful brass mounted sgian dubh circa 1900-1910 made by the classic bagpipe maker R G Lawrie Glasgow and Edinburgh. The black wood carved hilt is mounted with a brass stags head and a faux Cairngorm stone at the end of the hilt. The brass mount is stamped Made in Scotland and a faint R G L mark.The blade is marked R G Lawrie Glasgow and Edinburgh

R G Lawrie started business in John Street in 1881 as a manufacturer of bowling green bowls. In 1879 R.G. Lawrie was listed as a wood and ivory turner. In the 1890-1891 directory Lawrie was listed as an 'Ivory Turner Employer'. In the 1890's RG Lawrie had made a set of bagpipes for Queen Victoria's son, the Prince of Wales.

It was not until 1900 that he would appear as a bagpipe maker. In 1881 when the army introduced pipe bands, the company began to make kilts, sporrans, feather bonnets and dirks. Arthur Lawrie recalled that during the First World War, RG Lawrie produced 150 kilts, 25 side drums and 150 bugles a week. R G Lawrie later moved to Renfield Street premises as R G Lawrie, manufacturers of bowls, bagpipes and kilts. Later moving to 110 Buchanan Street.

House of Labhran is deeply dedicated to curating a unique assortment of fine antique and collectible sgian dubhs and Highland dirks. Our collection includes exquisite pieces inspired by the Jacobite styles from the 18th century, elegant high Victorian designs, as well as the regimental patterns hailing from the periods of WW1 to WW2.

Whether you are a seasoned collector or a newcomer to the world of Highland dress, our sgian dubhs and dirks are sure to enhance the charm of any collection they become a part of.