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Antique Celtic Knot Silver Sgian Dubh - Young & Tatton

Antique 1905 Edinburgh Celtic Knot Silver Sgian Dubh

Antique 1905 Edinburgh Celtic Knot Silver Sgian Dubh

Stunning antique Edinburgh silver sgian dubh crafted by Young & Tatton Edinburgh.

Hallmark - Young & Tatton - Edinburgh - 1905

Size approx 16cm in length

Young & Tatton ( Henry Tatton and his brother-in-law Walter Young ) The partnership lasted from 1892 to 1905. However, The writing in the Day Books at the Assay Office they continued to write “Young & Tatton” until 25 August 1909.

It also appears they would use the Y&T stamp until this later date as well. After 1909 the replacement mark ( H.T for Henry Tatton ) was introduced.

The pair supplied silver Highland dress accessories and sporran cantles to clients at the turn of the century including William Anderson & Sons, George Street Edinburgh - Highland Dress Retailers.