Image Lot Price Description



1170
$3,737.50

FINE PAIR OF AMERICAN 19TH CENTURY NAVAL DIRKS.

Two fine ivory handled Naval dirks, one with coiled rattlesnake as its cross guard, the other with pair of eagles on its cross guard, both have etched American Eagles on blades and the unusual dirk with rattlesnake guard has rarely seen very thick ovoid blade. Knife with Eagles in cross guard has a bright blue and gold blade and has a large panoply of arms and Federal American Eagle with Shield. 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. Minor chips in pommel sphere of one dirk as can be seen in photos. Grips are “certifiable antique elephant ivory”. 49380-2 JS IVORY (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1170


Auction: Firearms - October 2015
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