Lot Essay
The inscription translates: I put my trust in God.
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BLADE IRAN, 18TH CENTURY; MOUNTS CENTRAL INDIA, CIRCA 1800
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A DECCANI SWORD (SHAMSHIR)
BLADE IRAN, 18TH CENTURY; MOUNTS CENTRAL INDIA, CIRCA 1800
The curving single-edged watered steel blade plain save for a maker's inscription on one side, the curving pistol-grip hilt with horn facings attached with gilt rosettes, the gilt-bronze quillons engraved with diagonal rows of floral motifs on a densely pounced ground, the red velvet covered wooden sheath with locket, chape and two support rings all decorated en suite with the quillons, generally good condition
sword 32¾in. (83.3cm.) long
BLADE IRAN, 18TH CENTURY; MOUNTS CENTRAL INDIA, CIRCA 1800
The curving single-edged watered steel blade plain save for a maker's inscription on one side, the curving pistol-grip hilt with horn facings attached with gilt rosettes, the gilt-bronze quillons engraved with diagonal rows of floral motifs on a densely pounced ground, the red velvet covered wooden sheath with locket, chape and two support rings all decorated en suite with the quillons, generally good condition
sword 32¾in. (83.3cm.) long
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis