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    Help with Antique Sgian Dubh Provenance

    I'm hoping that the learned populace of xmarks can help me with dating and identifying this little treasure. I purchased this for myself on Ebay. I have no indication of it's history other than I got it from an ebay seller in Florida. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

    I liked it from the moment I saw the listing. I had to have it. I wanted it so I could see the assembly detail and make a copy for general use.

    Total Length 6 5/8 inches

    Blade 2 7/8 x 5/8 (includes recess into bolster) marked FLETCHER (best guess)

    No sheath

    Stone 1 x 5/8 (my feeling is that it is a fairly soft amber)

    Silver ferrules appear to have been embossed with a fine
    stamp. No hallmarks visible. Friction and pin fit to handle.
    Very nice carving and patina.

    Unknown wood

    Total weight 40 grams

    I'll include a bunch of pictures and see what I can learn.





    Last edited by O'Neille; 17th December 07 at 07:40 PM.

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