© National Museum of Scotland
Scottish daggers & Scottish pistol
Artist: Various, William Hunter of Stirling
Location: National Museum of Scotland
Date: 1600 - 1799
Materials: metals, wood & leather
Grant:
Amount Paid: £5,000 (Total: £33,000)
Vendor: Private collector
Review number: 5000 (2001)
Provenance:
In collection of John Wallace; one dagger belonged to the Parkers of Browsholme, Lancashire and another appeared at Christie's, London 19 October 1977, lot 34.
Description:
Three daggers with blades that taper sharply and are diamond shaped in cross section. Each decorated with etched and gilt designs. One dagger handle includes mother of pearl and silver studs. Pistol all steel and decorated all over engraving. Signed WM Hunter Stirling.
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