Something for the dirk lovers to drool over

[Phil]

Pretty xe on the prices, not that I am in the know.

Yes. Lyon & Turnbull are on the pricey side, and did you see the commission they charge? 25% + 20% VAT is pretty eye-watering even for rip-off merchants like them. Most other auction houses are in the 15-20% range. On the other hand you should see the number of staff they employ so guess who is paying for them all? On the other hand these are just guide estimates, what they actually sell for could be a lot less.

Here is another sale in Edinburgh in August - http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/1986...ce_reference=1 - the prices look more realistic there.