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MUGHAL INDIA, 19TH CENTURY
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A GEM-SET DAGGER (KARD)
MUGHAL INDIA, 19TH CENTURY
With single-edged watered-steel blade tapering to a point, the chappe gold-damascened with a series of cusped quatrefoils, the marine ivory hilt of typical form and decorated with gold floral sprays set with rubies, emeralds and diamonds, the green velvet scabbard with elegant gold mounts similarly gem-set with a series of floral motifs
16 1/8in. (41cm.) long
MUGHAL INDIA, 19TH CENTURY
With single-edged watered-steel blade tapering to a point, the chappe gold-damascened with a series of cusped quatrefoils, the marine ivory hilt of typical form and decorated with gold floral sprays set with rubies, emeralds and diamonds, the green velvet scabbard with elegant gold mounts similarly gem-set with a series of floral motifs
16 1/8in. (41cm.) long
Provenance
By repute, originally from the family of the Nizam of Hyderabad
Anon sale, Habsburg Feldman, Geneva, 29 June 1988, lot 288
Anon sale, Habsburg Feldman, Geneva, 29 June 1988, lot 288
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.
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.
Sale room notice
Please note that this lot should be marked with a STAR symbol in the printed catalogue, and as such import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price, in addition to the usual 20% VAT on the Buyer’s Premium.
Please also note that the USA has recently changed its policy on the import of property containing elephant ivory. Only Asian Elephant ivory over 100 years old may be imported into the USA. Buyers will be responsible for the costs of obtaining the required DNA analysis and confirmation of age for such shipments. An inability to export or import a lot is not a basis for cancelling a purchase.
Please also note that the USA has recently changed its policy on the import of property containing elephant ivory. Only Asian Elephant ivory over 100 years old may be imported into the USA. Buyers will be responsible for the costs of obtaining the required DNA analysis and confirmation of age for such shipments. An inability to export or import a lot is not a basis for cancelling a purchase.
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