Ken Corneal Estate Bladed Weapon Collection
Tuesday, 3 - Monday, 16 February 2026
Pattern 1883 Japanese Navy Officer’s Dirk,
Realised: $540 plus premium
Lot Details
10" single edged, fullered blade, gilt brass habaki, small curved brass cross guard, wire bound rayskin grip, gilt fuchi-kashira. Scabbard of black fish skin with gilt brass fittings including two suspension rings. Brass lock button to top mount. Overall 15½" Provenance: Dave Oldham, Auckland 2018. Note: Mekugi peg hole covers (normally cherry blossom) replaced on one side only with silver butterfly
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