A dirk for a member of the Egyptian Club, of senior Naval Officer's type, circa 1798
with curved blade double-edged towards the point, etched and gilt with flowers and foliage on a blued panel over half its length, gilt brass hilt comprising small outer-guard pierced and chiselled with a crocodile, knuckle chain, faceted back strap rising to form a lion's head pommel, ribbed ivory grip bound with plaited copper wire
43.2cm long; 1ft. 5in.
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with curved blade double-edged towards the point, etched and gilt with flowers and foliage on a blued panel over half its length, gilt brass hilt comprising small outer-guard pierced and chiselled with a crocodile, knuckle chain, faceted back strap rising to form a lion's head pommel, ribbed ivory grip bound with plaited copper wire
43.2cm long; 1ft. 5in.
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