Dirk with single-edged pointed blade. The wooden handle is carved with Celtic strap-work and has a round pommel terminating in a brass disc. [LM 17/04/2007]

Collection type: Object
Description: Dirk with single-edged pointed blade. The wooden handle is carved with Celtic strap-work and has a round pommel terminating in a brass disc. [LM 17/04/2007]
Long description: Dirk with single-edged pointed blade. The wooden handle is carved with Celtic strap-work and has a round pommel terminating in a brass disc. The brass disc may be a recent replacement. [LM 17/04/2007]
Geographical reference: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Europe > Northern Europe > United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; Scotland
Cultural groups: Scottish
Person: Maker Unknown Maker; Field collector Unknown Collector; PRM source Augustus Henry Lane Fox Pitt Rivers founding collection
Date / Period: Date made: 1500-1600
Date collected: ?By 1874
Acquisition information: Donated: 1884
Materials and processes: Material Iron Metal, Material Wood Plant, Material Brass Metal, Process Carved, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions: Length: max 430 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1884.24.214 PR Cat other PR nos: 1166

Search terms: Weapon, Tool, Knife

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