Maker's mark of old Scottish Sgian Dubh

Russell · Post by **Russell** » Sun May 14, 2006 2:54 am

This old Sgian Dubh was past on by my great grandmother. It is about 4 1/2 - 5" long.

This is what I beleive the marks to be:

Initials:TE
The three stamps: Thistle, Castle, Cursive F.

My question is, who's makers mark is TE?

How old is it?

The black material appears to be and feels like a very hard wood. There is a grain to upper and lower pieces.

Here is an image of the piece and the marks:
(click on the image for a bigger view)

Thank you!

Russell
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carling · Post by **carling** » Sun May 14, 2006 3:39 am

The marks are for Edinburgh 1936. The only maker I can think of is Edinburgh silversmith Thomas Kerr Ebbut - a specialist in Scottish clan jewellery etc.

Regards/carling
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Russell · Post by **Russell** » Sun May 14, 2006 10:02 am

Thank you so much!

I appreciate the info!

Russell
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