Original British 18th Century Scottish Dirk with Intricately Carved Wooden Grip & Blade Marked GR Drury - Circa 1780

Original Item. One-of-a-Kind. This is a wonderful Scottish Dirk from the 18th century dating to approximately 1780. The dirk features brass mountings with a hard bogwood braided carved grip with gorgeous & intricately braided designs. The blade of this example is marked halfway: (CROWN)GRDRURY This indicates that the blade was originally from one of the British-made Highland Pattern basket hilted swords made by Drury for the 42nd Regiment of Foot. The spine has been scalloped on this example as well, often done on these Scottish Dirks. The brass guard and ferrule are lightly engraved as shown, and the haunches have brass straps engraved en suite. The brass pommel cap is in fair shape with some cracking, and the capstan rivet is still tight. The wooden handle is carved with interlace and decorated with brass pins. The blade retains a mostly dark patina with scattered heavy pitting. The very tip of the blade is a bit worn down. The brass mounts retain a brown mustard patina. The love