Hammer

£320

Attributed Victorian Royal Navy Midshipman's Dirk

18 inch, single edged blade.  Etched foliage scrolls, crowned anchor and crowned VR cypher.  The forte marked "Rotherham, Malta".  Brass, S shape crossguard with acorn ends.  Central laurel wreath with crowned anchor cartouche.  Brass lion mask pommel and backstrap.  Shagreen covered grip with twist wire binding.  Contained in its black leather scabbard with brass mounts.  The throat engraved "L C Lister".  Complete with blue and gilt cord knot.