26th Jun, 2024 11:00

Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria

 
Lot 52
 

52

A SOUTH INDIAN SWORD (TALWAR), 18TH CENTURY, POSSIBLY MYSORE, KARNATAKA

with curved crucible steel blade double-edged towards the point, inlaid with two copper alloy panels on one face towards the forte, gilt-encrusted hilt set with cabochon pastes, comprising quillons, langets knuckle-guard and large disc pommel with gilt urn-shaped button, in its leather-covered wooden scabbard (chape missing), 81.2 cm blade

Roy Elvis Catalogue Number C7

Sold for £1,800


 

with curved crucible steel blade double-edged towards the point, inlaid with two copper alloy panels on one face towards the forte, gilt-encrusted hilt set with cabochon pastes, comprising quillons, langets knuckle-guard and large disc pommel with gilt urn-shaped button, in its leather-covered wooden scabbard (chape missing), 81.2 cm blade

Roy Elvis Catalogue Number C7

Auction: Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 26th Jun, 2024

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AUCTION DAY: 26TH JUNE 2024, AT 11:00am

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