S.S. Brittain & Co, Sheffield 1880s “swan” logo gentlemen’s dagger; rare type
Specifications
| Brand | S.S. Brittain & Co |
| Type | Combat |
| Handle Material | Celluloid |
| Blade Material | Carbon Steel |
| Tang | Rat-Tail |
| Dexterity | Ambidextrous |
| Blade Length | Over 5in. |
| Blade Type | Spear Point |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Year | 18480s |
| Authenticity | Original |
| Country/Region Of Manufacture | England |
| Original/Reproduction | Original |
| Vintage | Yes |
| Color | Gray |
| Country Of Origin | United Kingdom |
Rare Sheffield-made circa 1880s gentlemen's fighting dagger with dual-edged blade and celluloid handle with fancy silver collar and balled handguard. Made by S.S. Brittain & Co. in Sheffield, England. The blade is marked with the "swan" logo on the blade and S.S. BRITTAIN & CO. / SHEFFIELD . This dagger style with a wide, fullered blade is rare and seldom comes up for sale. The blade is very sharps still, the tip is intact; some light surface rust on both sides is noted for accuracy. The dagger is about 8-3/4″ / 22.2 cm overall; the blade is about 5-1/8″ / 13 cm. The handle is made from off-white celluloid; the collar looks sterling silver. Balled cross guard is German silver' the collar and the guard have quite a bit of a paly. Original sheath did not survive.