E1266

Straight-bladed dirk, which belonged to Captain John Cooke (1763-1805) Long Caption: Straight-bladed dirk, which belonged to Captain John Cooke (1763-1805). The hilt of the dirk consists of an engraved quillon and engraved flat shells. The dirk also has an engraved gilt pommel. The white ivory grip is diamond knurled. The straight, double-edged steel blade has deep grooves running to the point. The black leather scabbard has two gilt lockets, rings and chape. The top locket is engraved with the words 'Tatham Admiralty'. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: WPN1066 Artist: unknown Date: 1800-1810 Medium: gilt or brass; horn; copper wire; steel; leather; gilt Size: 25 mm x 905 mm x 110 mm; 775 mm x 37 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.