26th Jun, 2024 11:00

Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria

 
Lot 61
 

61

A SOUTH INDIAN MOPLAH KNIFE, 18TH/19TH CENTURY, MALABAR, KARNATAKA

with broad hatchet blade engraved along the back-edge with a series of small eye-lash marks on each face and inlaid with a small white metal circle, the ricasso encased in copper alloy engraved with scrolls, copper alloy hilt comprising oval guard, knuckle-guard and cup-shaped pommel all decorated en suite, and a pair of ebony grip-scales retained by seven rivets, 35.8 cm blade

Roy Elvis Catalogue Number D93

Sold for £400


 

with broad hatchet blade engraved along the back-edge with a series of small eye-lash marks on each face and inlaid with a small white metal circle, the ricasso encased in copper alloy engraved with scrolls, copper alloy hilt comprising oval guard, knuckle-guard and cup-shaped pommel all decorated en suite, and a pair of ebony grip-scales retained by seven rivets, 35.8 cm blade

Roy Elvis Catalogue Number D93

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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