£1,200 - £1,500
Gerald Benney C.B.E. (British 1930-2008), a cased set of Scottish interest, comprising a silver and enamel sgian dubh or skean dhu, with hallmarked silver blade and sheath, the handle surmounted by a faceted cairngorm, ensuite with a plaid brooch, each with enamel decoration depicting a basket-weave pattern, sponsor's mark 'AGB', London 1982, ensuite with the original fitted presentation case, the interior in gilt lettering, "Gerald Benney, Beenham House, Beenham, near Reading, Berkshire, RG7 5LJ", flanked by two Royal Warrants, "By appointment to H.M. The Queen, Goldsmith and Silversmith", and "H. R. H. The Duke of Edinburgh", respectively, length of skean dhu 20.7cm, combined weight (sans case) 248g/7.97ozt gross all-in approx Note: Artist's Resale Right/Droit De Suite applies. Refer to our Terms and Conditions of Business.
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