Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Officer's Dirk and Sgian

[ohneplo]

Gentlemen, your comments are very kind. I too share the enjoyment of finding those details to know what a fine piece of craftsmanship means when it lasts down through history.

Wompet, you mentioned the second Dirk seen in that somewhat dim parking lot in Atlanta. I'd hesitated to carry both into the Inn where we all met for S.E.K.S. that evening so here are some more viewable photos.

This Gentleman's Dirk was supplied through a second Highland Outfitter, the esteemed Mr. R.W. Forsyth. It was crafted of sterling silver in 1926 in Edinburgh per the Hallmarks.





The firm on Princess Street in the 1880s featured several new architectural features that made it famous in Edinburgh.



And it still exists although the firm has expired. This Dirk still attests to the Quality they supplied. I'll let these photos speak for themselves.













The chape of the scabbard carries the engraved original owner's initials F.M.G.



I'll continue this below to honor the 10 photo rule. Thanks

[ohneplo]

Continued







And finally knowing we all focus on the blade - here it is fellow Dirk Fans



Thanks for sharing these with me and when the occasion merits it wear your dirks like your kilts with pride!

Fair winds,

Capt Bruce

[Chas]

"A thing of beauty is a joy for ever."

Regards

Chas

[Wompet]

The entire set is a thing of beauty, but I just love that etching.
Thanks again for the photos.

[ohneplo]

My pleasure to share them with the X Marks crowd and the comments are very much appreciated. A curious side note; I've long tried to identify the actual silversmith of the second Dirk beyond just knowing the supplier was Forsyth as shown by their stamping on the fittings.

I'd run out of avenues to follow. In placing these photos in the Forum I saw some of them in a larger format than I'd ever printed or reviewed. What should shown up above the suppliers brand and hallmarks on the photo one page back but a faint pair of initials DW tucked up under the frog hanging bar.

Very faint but now clearly identified. The hunt is on again through the British Hallmarks registry for sterling silver and a few other Forums on the Net. Should anyone here in the Forum have any ideas about DW I'd appreciate a note or a reference. The hunts the thing.
Cheers,

Capt Bruce

[kevinkinney]

...Boy did I pick the right family to be born into.....

Kevin.

[subcascri]

Interesting thought, i completely agree with your perspective
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