with straight double-edged blade, silver-plated hilt comprising boatshell guard, a pair of quillons, knuckle-guard and ovoid pommel, and the grip bound with plaited wire between moulded collars, sword knot, in its leather scabbard (slight shrinkage) with silver-plated mounts comprising locket with a ring for suspension and chape, and later cover, 79.4 cm
Sold for £100
with straight double-edged blade, silver-plated hilt comprising boatshell guard, a pair of quillons, knuckle-guard and ovoid pommel, and the grip bound with plaited wire between moulded collars, sword knot, in its leather scabbard (slight shrinkage) with silver-plated mounts comprising locket with a ring for suspension and chape, and later cover, 79.4 cm
Auction: Olympia Timed Spring 2024, ending 21st Apr, 2024
Including:
Antique Arms & Armour
Asian Works of Art
Fine Art Books, Including Books from Three Specialist Libraries of Indian and South-East Asian Art Reference Books
Works by Nadira Azzouz (Iraqi 1927-2020)