E1479

Straight-bladed dirk Long Caption: Straight-bladed dirk, the hilt of the dirk consists of a cross-guard, which tapers to the disc-shaped finials. The dirk's quillons are upturned. On the upper face of the guard, near to the blade, is a rectangular stamp containing the letters 'F T', which refers to Francis Thurkle II. The gilt brass pommel cap has bevelled corners and a prominent tang button. The dirk has a four-sided ivory grip, which also has bevelled corners. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: WPN1428 Artist: Gibbins Date: circa 1800 Medium: gilt brass; ivory; gilt; steel; leather Size: 184 mm x 19 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.