Rare Antique Victorian 1896 Edinburgh Sgian Dubh
Scottish Victorian hallmarked silver mounted sgian dubh, with rock crystal stone set pommel mounted on a blackwood basket weave handle.
Alexander Murray & Co, Edinburgh 1896 hallmark - Rubbed letter gothic ‘p’ in a circle
Leather-clad and celtic engraved silver mounted scabbard with original owners name inscribed 'Ian',
Length approx. 17cm - Some antique pitting to the blade.
Alexander Murray & Co was listed as a Perth provincial silversmith in the Directory of Scottish Provincial silver by Richard W. Turner and they also hallmarked in Edinburgh. Until further research is carried out they remain "Unidentified" by Edinburgh Incorporation of Goldsmiths.
