in excavated condition, the first with tapering double-edged blade formed with a medial ridge, copper alloy hilt with engraved rectangular guard, pronounced bell-shaped pommel, and integral grip (cracked through and repaired); the second with broad double-edged blade formed with a low wide medial ridge on each face (chips), recessed forte, and retaining in a short portion of its tang, the first: 50.7 cm overall (2)
See Khorasani 2006, p. 396, cat. No. 36, and p. 377 cat. No. 5.
in excavated condition, the first with tapering double-edged blade formed with a medial ridge, copper alloy hilt with engraved rectangular guard, pronounced bell-shaped pommel, and integral grip (cracked through and repaired); the second with broad double-edged blade formed with a low wide medial ridge on each face (chips), recessed forte, and retaining in a short portion of its tang, the first: 50.7 cm overall (2)
See Khorasani 2006, p. 396, cat. No. 36, and p. 377 cat. No. 5.
Auction: Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 26th Jun, 2024
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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