Sgian dubh

Description

Sgian dubh with wooden handle crudely carved with plaiting, pewter pommel, and pointed, single-edged blade: Scottish, Highland, 1750 - 1800

Museum reference

A.1946.59

Object name

Sgian dubh

Production information

Highlands, Scotland, Northern Europe

Date

Second half 18th century

Physical description

Handle of wood crudely carved with plaiting, pewter pommel, pointed, single-edged blade