RARE AMERICAN SILVER HILTED NAVAL DIRK CIRCA 1800 THOUGHT TO BE MADE BY SAUNDERS OF RHODE ISLAND.

This is a fine American large silver hilted dirk, unsigned however similar design is found with “SAUNDERS” in cartouche who is thought to be a Providence Rhode Island silversmith. Regardless, this is a beautiful knife just over 14″ long with 9″ double edge blade, totally silver mounted including scabbard mounts with carved “certifiable antique elephant ivory” grip. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Leather covering to wood scabbard is chipped in areas but overall 90% intact. Silver mounts and grip components also very good with gray/silver patina. Ivory grip has longitudinal crack on one side unaffecting aesthetics. 49380-1 JS IVORY (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1169

Auction: Firearms - October 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1169	$3,622.50	RARE AMERICAN SILVER HILTED NAVAL DIRK CIRCA 1800 THOUGHT TO BE MADE BY SAUNDERS OF RHODE ISLAND. This is a fine American large silver hilted dirk, unsigned however similar design is found with “SAUNDERS” in cartouche who is thought to be a Providence Rhode Island silversmith. Regardless, this is a beautiful knife just over 14″ long with 9″ double edge blade, totally silver mounted including scabbard mounts with carved “certifiable antique elephant ivory” grip. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Leather covering to wood scabbard is chipped in areas but overall 90% intact. Silver mounts and grip components also very good with gray/silver patina. Ivory grip has longitudinal crack on one side unaffecting aesthetics. 49380-1 JS IVORY (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1169 Auction: Firearms - October 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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RARE AMERICAN SILVER HILTED NAVAL DIRK CIRCA 1800 THOUGHT TO BE MADE BY SAUNDERS OF RHODE ISLAND.