Lot Essay
The gold inscription on the blade names the owner as Kamrakachi Awghli Ibrahim Agha b. Husayn Agha
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LATE 19TH CENTURY
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A CAUCASIAN SHORT SWORD
LATE 19TH CENTURY
The straight grooved blade with inscription in the name of the owner, the reverse with a panel of floral designs, the leather covered wooden sheath with silver mounts decorated in niello with floral lattice designs and cartouches, the lower terminal of steel with silver damascened designs, the silver hilt similarly decorated, the grip covered with wire
Overall 25in. (63.5cm.) long
LATE 19TH CENTURY
The straight grooved blade with inscription in the name of the owner, the reverse with a panel of floral designs, the leather covered wooden sheath with silver mounts decorated in niello with floral lattice designs and cartouches, the lower terminal of steel with silver damascened designs, the silver hilt similarly decorated, the grip covered with wire
Overall 25in. (63.5cm.) long
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.