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A TIBETAN SWORD
LATE 19TH CENTURY
With single-edged blade with rounded tip, iron hilt of characteristic form with disc-shaped guard, the grip bound with copper wire between two silver bands and inset with a silver panel chased with a rosette, the pommel with silver panel set with a red coral, in original white-metal-mounted leather-covered scabbard, the mounts set with further corals
26¼in (66.7cm) blade
LATE 19TH CENTURY
With single-edged blade with rounded tip, iron hilt of characteristic form with disc-shaped guard, the grip bound with copper wire between two silver bands and inset with a silver panel chased with a rosette, the pommel with silver panel set with a red coral, in original white-metal-mounted leather-covered scabbard, the mounts set with further corals
26¼in (66.7cm) blade
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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