26th Jun, 2024 11:00
Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria
121
‡ A LURISTAN CAVALRY SWORD WITH COPPER ALLOY HILT, PROBABLY 1000BC, NORTHERN IRAN
with long iron blade double-edged towards the point, near tubular copper alloy hilt extending over the forte, engraved over the greater part of its surface with hatched panels, and vestigial eared pommel decorated en suite, 100.0 cm overall
Provenance
Martin Retting Collection (acquired circa 1969)
Sold for £550
with long iron blade double-edged towards the point, near tubular copper alloy hilt extending over the forte, engraved over the greater part of its surface with hatched panels, and vestigial eared pommel decorated en suite, 100.0 cm overall
Provenance
Martin Retting Collection (acquired circa 1969)
Auction: Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 26th Jun, 2024
Viewing
Public Exhibition
Sunday 23rd June: 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Monday 24th June: 10:00am to 7.00pm
Tuesday 25th June: 10.00am to 5.00pm
AUCTION DAY: 26TH JUNE 2024, AT 11:00am
