Sgian dubh

[macmac]

Sgian dubh question

I have a solid silver mounted Sgian dubh hallmarked Edinburgh 1992,
Trying to find maker ,stamped TB looks like the makers stamp for thomas kerr ebbutt silver buts that T.E cant even find any like it
can anyone help
Thanks Mac




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[Father Bill]

Thread approved, but moved to "Weapons as Kilt Accessories" Forum. (The former forum is that of an advertiser for discussion of his product. I believe that this forum is a better "fit.")

[Downunder Kilt]

Hi macmac, would you be able to get a close up photo of the mark as I have 4 TE marks and one is mighty close to looking like a B

[macmac]

Thanks Downunder kilt
The hallmarks are so small like the one's you find on jewelry , I believe it came from an old jewellers.
Would it be a dress one or every day one ?

[Downunder Kilt]

The antler handle suggests it is a daywear sgian dubh, but with that magnificent jewel on top I would be tempted to wear it of an evening/night as well

[Downunder Kilt]

Here is the mark for TE that I found that could be taken as TB


And a bit of information re the TE mark, historywise.
Manufacturing jeweller, St David's Square, Edinburgh
Ebbutt started work in 1896 and died in 1921. His company continued in business until 1977 when it was bought by Hamilton & Inches. H&I continued to use the TE mark until c2000. Registration remains current.