Rare 18th/19thC Mameluke naval dirk parts (British?) Ethnic re-use - Shula

Atlantia · 26th December 2010, 09:58 PM

Here is a rather unusual antique naval dirk which appears to have had a second life as an ethnic dagger (I think in north africa, possibly as a shula).

The metal parts of the hilt are missing. All that remain is the blade and the hilt grip. The end of the tang is not visible (see pics) and the hole in the top of the grip where it would be seen is plugged with the same kind of wood that the scabbard is made of. In light of this, the tang may have been shortened but I cannot confirm as the hilt is firmly seated and has clearly been so since this reuse was originally done.

The grip has some minor chips and age cracks (not bad for 200 years). The blade has some staining as pictures show. There is engraved decoration on the blade. The blade isn't perfectly straight (when looking down the spine). The blade has somehow been magnetised.

I have decided to concentrate on specific ethnic types, so this needs a new home.

I believe that this type of Naval dirk is known as 'mameluke' because of the curved blade and is early 19th century (or late 18th). I think this is British, but thats a 'best guess'. If anyone wants to tell me for sure, please do.

Dimensions are as shown. This is a fantastic 'crossover' piece of historic weaponary. Alternatively a skilled person could use this as the basis for a restoration project (of course they would need to secure the missing parts).

Postage will be by airmail with signed delivery

Price is £150 or nearest offer. I'm always interested in swaps or trades for interesting weapons of any sort.
Postage will be by signed delivery at cost.
Email at: gimmieitbaby@aol.com

Atlantia · 26th December 2010, 10:03 PM

Edit function seems to have gone walkabout, so here are the extra pics.

Oh, and there is a good section of brass rope wire around the top of the scabbard which looks to have been taken from a sword or dagger hilt.

Atlantia · 4th January 2011, 07:40 PM

still available and open to offers.

Atlantia · 8th January 2011, 06:56 PM

This has to be of interest to many, I know finances are tight after the holidays, so make an offer or propose a swap!

Atlantia · 16th January 2011, 05:07 PM

Last chance before it goes to be offered elsewhere.
Any further offers/swaps?

Atlantia · 22nd January 2011, 04:32 PM

On Hold.

Atlantia · 23rd January 2011, 08:25 PM

Sold: Thanks everyone.

26th December 2010, 09:58 PM	#1
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Rare 18th/19thC Mameluke naval dirk parts (British?) Ethnic re-use - Shula Here is a rather unusual antique naval dirk which appears to have had a second life as an ethnic dagger (I think in north africa, possibly as a shula). The metal parts of the hilt are missing. All that remain is the blade and the hilt grip. The end of the tang is not visible (see pics) and the hole in the top of the grip where it would be seen is plugged with the same kind of wood that the scabbard is made of. In light of this, the tang may have been shortened but I cannot confirm as the hilt is firmly seated and has clearly been so since this reuse was originally done. The grip has some minor chips and age cracks (not bad for 200 years). The blade has some staining as pictures show. There is engraved decoration on the blade. The blade isn't perfectly straight (when looking down the spine). The blade has somehow been magnetised. I have decided to concentrate on specific ethnic types, so this needs a new home. I believe that this type of Naval dirk is known as 'mameluke' because of the curved blade and is early 19th century (or late 18th). I think this is British, but thats a 'best guess'. If anyone wants to tell me for sure, please do. Dimensions are as shown. This is a fantastic 'crossover' piece of historic weaponary. Alternatively a skilled person could use this as the basis for a restoration project (of course they would need to secure the missing parts). Postage will be by airmail with signed delivery Price is £150 or nearest offer. I'm always interested in swaps or trades for interesting weapons of any sort. Postage will be by signed delivery at cost. Email at: gimmieitbaby@aol.com Attached Images

26th December 2010, 10:03 PM	#2
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Edit function seems to have gone walkabout, so here are the extra pics. Oh, and there is a good section of brass rope wire around the top of the scabbard which looks to have been taken from a sword or dagger hilt. Attached Images

4th January 2011, 07:40 PM	#3
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	still available and open to offers.

8th January 2011, 06:56 PM	#4
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	This has to be of interest to many, I know finances are tight after the holidays, so make an offer or propose a swap!

16th January 2011, 05:07 PM	#5
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Last chance before it goes to be offered elsewhere. Any further offers/swaps?

22nd January 2011, 04:32 PM	#6
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	On Hold.

23rd January 2011, 08:25 PM	#7
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Sold: Thanks everyone.