British Masonic Dirk, 19th Century
With tapering blade notched along the back and double-edged at the point, one side etched with thistles and maker’s details ‘Rob. Mole & Sons Makers, Birmingham’, hilt comprising turned baluster ivory grip (old splits), silver basal mount with prominent foliate border, and domed silver pommel-cap set with cast foliage surmounted by a human skull in the round, London silver hallmarks. 30.6 cm blade.