Antique 1905 Edinburgh Celtic Knot Silver Sgian Dubh
Antique 1905 Edinburgh Celtic Knot Silver Sgian Dubh
Antique 1905 Edinburgh Celtic Knot Silver Sgian Dubh
Stunning sgian dubh crafted by Young & Tatton Edinburgh. With finely engraved celtic knot and zoomorphic design. Basked weave carved kilt stone set with a Cairngorm style stone.
Hallmark - 1905
Size approx 16cm in length
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.
Vintage & antique sgian dubh
The Gaelic sgian dubh meaning “black knife”, where “black” may refer to the usual colour of the handle of the knife. It is so suggested that “black” means secret, or hidden, as in the word blackmail. This is based on the stories and theories surrounding the knife’s origin and the meaning of “Dubh” in Gaelic, in particular those associated with the Highland custom of depositing weapons at the entrance to a house prior to entering as a guest. Despite this practice, a small twin edged-dagger, (‘Mattucashlass’), concealed under the armpit, combined with a smaller knife, (‘Sgian dubh’).