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19TH CENTURY
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A CAUCASIAN SILVER-MOUNTED YATAGHAN
19TH CENTURY
With single-edged blade struck on one side with a small maker's mark towards the forte and a small punched and silver-inlaid inscription, silver-encased guard and grip-strap decorated with flowering foliage, characteristic ivory eared grip-scales, in original scabbard encased in silver embossed with scrollwork and with a large band of beadwork at the locket
17in. (43.2cm.) blade
19TH CENTURY
With single-edged blade struck on one side with a small maker's mark towards the forte and a small punched and silver-inlaid inscription, silver-encased guard and grip-strap decorated with flowering foliage, characteristic ivory eared grip-scales, in original scabbard encased in silver embossed with scrollwork and with a large band of beadwork at the locket
17in. (43.2cm.) 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.