Sheath, dirk

Description

Dirk sheath of leather stamped with diaper pattern of overlapping circles, with top mount engraved with wavy bands and Menzies crest, motto, and initials 'W.M.': Scottish, 18th century

Museum reference

A.1905.738 A

Object name

Sheath, dirk

Production information

Scotland, Northern Europe

Date

18th century

Physical description

Leather stamped with diaper pattern of overlapping circles, mounted in silver

Associations

Noel Paton Collection
Previous owner: Menzies