FINE NINETEENTH CENTURY NAVAL DIRK INSCRIBED TO CONFEDERATE NAVAL OFFICER JOHN T. WOOD ON THE C.S.S. VIRGINIA.

This German silver mounted dirk has etched presentation on both sides dated March 9th, 1862. Knife and scabbard measure about 13″ with 7-1/4″ blade with 3-1/2″ false edge. Presentation reading on both sides “PRESENTED TO JOHN T. WOOD” & “FROM HIS SHIPMATES ABOARD C.S.S. VIRGINIA, MARCH 9, 1862”. We cannot guarantee the age of this inscription. PROVENANCE: Robert Berryman collection; Lot #3955 Butterfield’s 3-23 1992; Paul Tudor Jones II Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Blade is overall gray with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Etched presentation is overall discernible. Sharkskin wrapped handle has several small separations and chipping and staining. German silver mounts have cleaned silver/gray patina. 49941-14 JS (2,000-4,000) – Lot 2259

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Auction: Firearms - March 2016

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Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2259	$13,800.00	FINE NINETEENTH CENTURY NAVAL DIRK INSCRIBED TO CONFEDERATE NAVAL OFFICER JOHN T. WOOD ON THE C.S.S. VIRGINIA. This German silver mounted dirk has etched presentation on both sides dated March 9th, 1862. Knife and scabbard measure about 13″ with 7-1/4″ blade with 3-1/2″ false edge. Presentation reading on both sides “PRESENTED TO JOHN T. WOOD” & “FROM HIS SHIPMATES ABOARD C.S.S. VIRGINIA, MARCH 9, 1862”. We cannot guarantee the age of this inscription. PROVENANCE: Robert Berryman collection; Lot #3955 Butterfield’s 3-23 1992; Paul Tudor Jones II Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Blade is overall gray with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Etched presentation is overall discernible. Sharkskin wrapped handle has several small separations and chipping and staining. German silver mounts have cleaned silver/gray patina. 49941-14 JS (2,000-4,000) – Lot 2259 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - March 2016 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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FINE NINETEENTH CENTURY NAVAL DIRK INSCRIBED TO CONFEDERATE NAVAL OFFICER JOHN T. WOOD ON THE C.S.S. VIRGINIA.