Dirk / knife / fork / sheath

Description

Middle to late period Highland dirk with knife and fork, silvermounts and sheath, portrait of Prince Charlie on top mount

Museum reference

M.1932.203

Object name

Dirk / knife / fork / sheath

Materials

Silver

Physical description

Silver mounts and sheath; single edged blade with broad central hollow; portrait of Prince Charlie on top mount

Associations

Depicted: Charles Edward Stuart, Prince, 1720 - 1788
Colville Collection

Exhibitions

• Wild and Majestic Romantic Visions of Scotland (28 Jun 2019 - 10 Nov 2019)
  National Museum of Scotland