Search 0
4,125  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 0 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
LATEST STOCK
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Items per page
ID #SA1234951
FOR SALE
£995
Email Phone
Save
Royal Navy Officers Dirk Victorian
For sale by Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton
for sale €1,164     $1,264
£995
Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton

Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton

Sellingantiques Verified Since Sep 2017
Browse dealers 222 items
Id #SA1234951
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Royal Navy Officers Dirk Victorian

19th century
Description

Good looking item, EW Seagrave outfitter, nice aged scabbard no damage the gilt brass works superb not perfect as these were not just for display, length of 48cm across guard being 11cm depth of 25mm, reference BBD1 Tel: +44 7505 165 843 We accept online payments for all our items listed: Bank transfer cash on collection or if wishing over the phone using your debit or credit cards, also doing layby payments plan, or email giving your address details & contact number and we shall send you your items invoice to make payment with your card. Send your request to - john.strong2@gmail.com

Physical Dimensions
Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton has dated this Victorian Royal Navy Dirk to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1234951
Dealers Internal Reference
BBD1
Description
Good looking item, EW Seagrave outfitter, nice aged scabbard no damage the gilt brass works superb not perfect as these were not just for display, length of 48cm across guard being 11cm depth of 25mm, reference BBD1 Tel: +44 7505 165 843 We accept online payments for all our items listed: Bank transfer cash on collection or if wishing over the phone using your debit or credit cards, also doing layby payments plan, or email giving your address details & contact number and we shall send you your items invoice to make payment with your card. Send your request to - john.strong2@gmail.com
Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton has dated this Victorian Royal Navy Dirk to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234951
Dealers Internal Ref
BBD1
Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton
Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2017
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A Victorian British Royal Navy officers dirk with a lion head pommel, wire-wrapped grip, crossguard, and leather scabbard with gilt brass fittings.
1 / 10
Archive I A Victorian British Royal Navy officers dirk with a lion head pommel, wire-wrapped grip, crossguard, and leather scabbard with gilt brass fittings.

Royal Navy Officers Dirk Victorian

Archive II A Victorian British Royal Navy officers dirk with a lion head pommel, wire-wrapped grip, crossguard, and leather scabbard with gilt brass fittings. View II
Archive III A Victorian British Royal Navy officers dirk with a lion head pommel, wire-wrapped grip, crossguard, and leather scabbard with gilt brass fittings. View III
Archive IV A Victorian British Royal Navy officers dirk with a lion head pommel, wire-wrapped grip, crossguard, and leather scabbard with gilt brass fittings. View IV
Archive V A Victorian British Royal Navy officers dirk with a lion head pommel, wire-wrapped grip, crossguard, and leather scabbard with gilt brass fittings. View V
Archive VI A Victorian British Royal Navy officers dirk with a lion head pommel, wire-wrapped grip, crossguard, and leather scabbard with gilt brass fittings. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian British Royal Navy officers dirk with a lion head pommel, wire-wrapped grip, crossguard, and leather scabbard with gilt brass fittings. View VII
Archive VIII A Victorian British Royal Navy officers dirk with a lion head pommel, wire-wrapped grip, crossguard, and leather scabbard with gilt brass fittings. View VIII
Archive IX A Victorian British Royal Navy officers dirk with a lion head pommel, wire-wrapped grip, crossguard, and leather scabbard with gilt brass fittings. View IX
Archive X A Victorian British Royal Navy officers dirk with a lion head pommel, wire-wrapped grip, crossguard, and leather scabbard with gilt brass fittings. View X
Enlarged Archival View
Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton

Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton
Telephone 07505 165 843
Location
Nuneaton
Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/sover
Verified Since Sep 2017
Items For Sale 222
Items Sold 183
Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton
Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton
Verified Since Sep 2017
View Dealer Info
Location: Nuneaton, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/sover
Verified
Sep 2017
For Sale
222
Sold
183
A Victorian British Royal Navy officers dirk with a lion head pommel, wire-wrapped grip, crossguard, and leather scabbard with gilt brass fittings.
ROYAL NAVY OFFICERS DIRK VICTORIAN
Ref: SA1234951
A Victorian British Royal Navy officers dirk with a lion head pommel, wire-wrapped grip, crossguard, and leather scabbard with gilt brass fittings.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Detail View 9
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectEdged Weapons
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Military
  • MaterialGilt Brass, Leather, Steel, Wire
  • ColourGold and Brown
  • MotifsLion head pommel, Crown and anchor motif, Wire-wrapped handle, Gilt brass locket
  • SizeH 48 cm (19 in) x W 11 cm (4 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This Victorian British Royal Navy officer dirk dates from 1850 and belongs to the Victorian military style. The weapon comprises a gold gilt brass and brown leather construction, complemented by steel and wire materials. Specific components include a detailed lion head pommel, a wire-wrapped handle, a crossguard, and a leather scabbard fitted with decorated gilt brass mounts featuring a crown and anchor motif. The piece measures 48 cm high, 11 cm wide, and 2 cm deep, presenting practical proportions for display. Homeowners typically place items of this nature on a bookshelf within a gentleman study or library setting to add historical military character to the interior decoration.

FAQs

Introduced as a formal sidearm for midshipmen and junior officers, the naval dirk evolved during the nineteenth century into a standardised dress weapon. Patterns established during the Victorian era incorporated specific regulation features, including the lion head pommel and naval crown motifs, to reflect rank and service tradition.

Victorian naval dirks typically combine forged steel blades with gilt brass hilt fittings, crossguards, and scabbard mounts. The grip is commonly crafted from sharkskin or ray skin wrapped with twisted brass wire, while the scabbard body is constructed from stiffened dark leather.

Authentic pieces feature official regulation indicators such as the monarchs crown above a fouled anchor on the guard or locket, a detailed lion head pommel, and proper maker marks near the ricasso. Correct construction details, including genuine wire wrapping and aged patination on brass mounts, distinguish genuine weapons from modern reproductions.

Naval dirks and dress daggers are frequently displayed mounted inside glazed shadow boxes or supported on bespoke acrylic stands. Placed within a gentlemans library, study, or lined along a bookshelf, they function as architectural collectables that add texture and historical narrative to contemporary schemes.

Store the item in a temperature-controlled environment away from direct sunlight to prevent leather drying and cracking. Maintain the steel blade with a light application of microcrystalline wax or mineral oil, avoiding harsh metal polishes that can strip original gilt finishes from the brass fittings.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories