Antique 1919 Sgian Dubh - Young & Tatton, Edinburgh

A Scottish Silver Mounted sgian dubh. Made in 1919 by Young & Tatton of Edinburgh. The mounts feature a Celtic knot engraved design with the original owners initials in the centre. The hilt is mounted with a silver thistle band and carved blackwood in a matched Celtic knot design. The top of the hilt has a claw style mount with stone set hilt.

Blade has some minor blemishes, pitting and rubs as is common in antique sgian dubhs .

Length approx. 21 cm

Hallmarked Henry Tatton - Edinburgh 1919 - Letter O in a shield hallmark

Young & Tatton ( Henry Tatton and his brother-in-law Walter Young ) The partnership lasted from 1892 to 1905. However, The writing in the Day Books at the Assay Office they continued to write “Young & Tatton” until 25 August 1909. It also appears they would use the Y&T stamp until this later date as well. After 1909 the replacement mark ( H.T for Henry Tatton ) was introduced.

The pair supplied silver Highland dress accessories and sporran cantles to clients at the turn of the century including William Anderson & Sons, George Street Edinburgh - Highland Dress Retailers.