1955 Vintage Sterling Silver Scottish Robert Allison Sgian Dubh
1955 Vintage Sterling Silver Scottish Robert Allison Sgian Dubh – Fine Scottish antique sgian dubh with celtic knot work black wood handle. Sterling silver mounts hallmarked for 1955 made by Robert Allison, Glasgow. Plain style silver mounts with a stone set top.
In good used vintage condition.
Approx 21cm
Cumberland St, Glasgow based silversmith Robert Allison & James Allison, were trading as Robert Allison and later Robert Allison & Son from 1954. They later opened a shop in Edinburgh as well as Glasgow. The company ceased trading 1982.
We have a passion for fine antique and collectible sgian dubh’s and Highland dirks. We source antique Jacobite styles of the 18th century, high Victorian styles and regimental patterns of WW1 – WW2. Our sgian dubh and dirk range make wonderful addition to any Highland dress collection.
Our range of fine hallmarked sterling silver skean dubh’s made by the Highland regimental silversmith and Royal silversmiths Hamilton & Inches in Edinburgh, Scotland. We can engrave many of these skean dubhs for presentation gifts.
The Gaelic sgian dubh meaning “black knife”, where “black” may refer to the usual colour of the handle of the knife. It is also suggested that “black” means secret, or hidden, as in the word blackmail. This is based on the stories and theories surrounding the knife’s origin and the meaning of “Dubh” in Gaelic, in particular those associated with the Highland custom of depositing weapons at the entrance to a house prior to entering as a guest. Despite this practice, a small twin edged-dagger, (‘Mattucashlass’), concealed under the armpit, combined with a smaller knife, (‘Sgian dubh’).
Atholl Highlanders Regimental Silver Glengarry Badge
Atholl Highlanders Regimental Silver Glengarry Badge
Solid silver Atholl Highlanders silver glengarry badge hand crafted by the regimental silversmith.
Made to order approx 3-4 weeks
The Atholl Highlanders is a Scottish ceremonial infantry regiment. The regiment is not part of the British Army but is in the private employ of the Duke of Atholl, and based in Blair Atholl
The regiment was originally raised in Perthshire by John Murray, 4th Duke of Atholl as the 77th Regiment of Foot (or Atholl Highlanders, or Murray’s Highlanders) in December 1777.
More than 50 years later, in 1839, George Murray, 6th Duke of Atholl, as Lord Glenlyon, resurrected the regiment as a bodyguard which he took to the Eglinton Tournament at Eglinton Castle, Ayrshire. Three years later, in 1842, the regiment escorted Queen Victoria during her tour of Perthshire and, in 1844, when the Queen stayed as a guest of the Duke at Blair Castle, the regiment mounted the guard for the entire duration of her stay. In recognition of the service that the regiment provided during her two visits, the Queen announced that she would present the Atholl Highlanders with colours, thus giving the regiment official status.
Beaded – Hammered Hamilton & Inches Silver Kilt Buckle
Hammered beaded sterling silver kilt belt buckle.
Hammered bead sterling silver kilt belt buckle. Made to order by the Royal silversmith. Hamilton & Inches Edinburgh hallmarked. Hand made to order.
Please email if you require for a certain date to check time from order.
Including Agate jewellery, Scottish hallmarked sterling silver, vintage glengarry badges, plaid brooches, kilt pins and bracelets. With jewellery from classic Edinburgh and Glasgow makers like Robert Allison and Thomas Kerr Ebbutt and provincial Scottish silversmiths.
We also run a Free Wants List Service so if you have a badge(s) you are looking for please email us and we will contact you with details of any stock that comes in before it goes to the website.
Gordon Highlanders 92nd Highlanders Victorian Pattern Forage – Bonnet Badge
Gordon Highlanders 92nd Highlanders Victorian Pattern Forage – Bonnet Badge
Victorian pattern 92nd Gordon Highlanders forage – bonnet badge with two back lugs.
Brass badge with two good back lugs
The badge was also used on the crossbelt buckle by the Pipe Major of the Gordon Highlanders.
A great used badge. We cannot be sure of actual age, came from a collection compiled in the 1960’s
The Gordon Highlanders regiment was formed on 1 July 1881 instigated under the Childers Reforms. The new two-battalion regiment was formed out of the 75th (Stirlingshire) Regiment of Foot—which became the 1st Battalion of the new regiment—and the 92nd (Gordon Highlanders) Regiment of Foot, which became the 2nd Battalion.
The Gordon Highlanders was a line infantry regiment of the British Army that existed for 113 years, from 1881 until 1994, when it was amalgamated with the Queen’s Own Highlanders (Seaforth and Camerons) to form the Highlanders (Seaforth, Gordons and Camerons).
Gordon Highlanders Officers – Warrant Officers – Sgts Badge
The Gordon Highlanders regiment was formed on 1 July 1881 instigated under the Childers Reforms. The new two-battalion regiment was formed out of the 75th (Stirlingshire) Regiment of Foot—which became the 1st Battalion of the new regiment—and the 92nd (Gordon Highlanders) Regiment of Foot, which became the 2nd Battalion.
The Gordon Highlanders was a line infantry regiment of the British Army that existed for 113 years, from 1881 until 1994, when it was amalgamated with the Queen’s Own Highlanders (Seaforth and Camerons) to form the Highlanders (Seaforth, Gordons and Camerons).
Highlanders Officers Regimental Silver Kilt Pin
Highlanders regimental officers sterling silver kilt pin
Sterling silver officers kilt pin made by the regimental silversmith. As worn by officers of The Gordon Highlanders, Seaforth Highlanders, Seaforth Highlanders of Canada and The Highlanders ( 4 Scots Royal Regiment of Scotland )
Edinburgh Hallmarked – Made to order – Approx 4-6 weeks depending on hallmarking
The Gordon Highlanders was a line infantry regiment of the British Army that existed for 113 years, from 1881 until 1994, when it was amalgamated with the Queen’s Own Highlanders (Seaforth Highlanders and Cameron Highlanders) to form the Highlanders (Seaforth, Gordons and Camerons). The kilt pin was also worn by the officers of the Seaforth Highlanders and is still worn by the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada.
We have offer a range of vintage, antique and collectible Scottish regimental glengarry badges, regimental officers kilt pins, plaid brooches, belt buckles and regimental sporran cantles. This range of ever changing stock make wonderful additions to any collection of Scottish military badges and insignia.
Inverness Provincial Silver John Fraser Scottish Vintage Celtic Knot Scottish Kilt Button Set £1000
Scottish provincial Inverness silver Celtic button set of x 25
Sterling silver Celtic button set for a Prince Charlie jacket and waistcoat made by John Fraser of Inverness.
Made in Inverness – Hallmarked JF ( John Fraser ) date letter O Edinburgh 1944
x20 Large buttons – Approx 18mm square
x5 Smaller waistcoat size buttons – Approx 14mm square
John Fraser Inverness hallmarked. Active 1942 – 1969 in Edinburgh Assay Office. He served his apprenticeship in the 1930s with Medlock and Craik, watchmakers and jewellers at 6 Bridge Street, Inverness. The firm later had premises in Exchange Place, and Queensgate.
£1000 the full set – Contact us regarding purchase
Sterling Silver Celtic Knot Engraved Waist Belt Plate Buckle
Sterling Silver Celtic Knot Engraved Waist Belt Plate Buckle
With hand engraved Celtic design silver waist belt kilt buckle plate. Perfect for engraving with clan crest as an extra. Fits a standard kilt belt ( not supplied with buckle but available as an extra from the belt page )
Hand crafted in Edinburgh hallmarked sterling silver.
Made to order – We will confirm production time on order.
Vintage 1933 Celtic Engraved Wm Anderson – Edinburgh Fur Sporran
1933 Celtic Engraved Wm Anderson – Edinburgh Fur Vintage Sporran
Fine vintage William Anderson & Sons Edinburgh sporran with Celtic engraved cantle. The sporran was made in 1933, the fur had deteriorated so badly that we have fully restored the front with some fine quality Musquash fur to restore to its original look. During the restoration we found the date 1933 under the old fur. The back has a back pocked and is marked with the gilt makers stamp.
A very fine vintage dress sporran from a classic Highland wear maker.
Size Approx. 9 1/2″ x 8″ = Approx 24cm x 20cm
No original sporran strap included.
We have offer a range of Scottish sporrans and much loved pre owned sporrans to complete your outfit or add to your collection. The stock range is ever changing with fine vintage sporrans from the 18th – 20th centuries. From original antique Jacobite sporrans from the 45 to Victorian and Edwardian sporrans.