FINE INSCRIBED NAVAL DIRK.

FINE INSCRIBED NAVAL DIRK. 13-3/4” sharply curved blade decorated with military themes in gold against a blue background. The brass scabbard is engraved and has the inscription in script “William. H. Horstmann / Christmas 1860 / FROM L. LAEMMEL.” The hilt is gilt bronze and has lion head quillions. CONDITION: Blade has been shortened approx. 1/4” and the front 3” of the blade sharpened. Slight wear to the lower edge of the blade full length. Little of the gilt remains on the exterior. Chain has a stretched link at the pommel that needs to be fixed. 4-54437 X71 (1,500-2,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	749	$2,760.00	FINE INSCRIBED NAVAL DIRK. 13-3/4” sharply curved blade decorated with military themes in gold against a blue background. The brass scabbard is engraved and has the inscription in script “William. H. Horstmann / Christmas 1860 / FROM L. LAEMMEL.” The hilt is gilt bronze and has lion head quillions. CONDITION: Blade has been shortened approx. 1/4” and the front 3” of the blade sharpened. Slight wear to the lower edge of the blade full length. Little of the gilt remains on the exterior. Chain has a stretched link at the pommel that needs to be fixed. 4-54437 X71 (1,500-2,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005 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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