拍品專文
The inscription on the blade reads 'From the Maharani of Balrampur' and 'Norman. Doncaster. Noble. 1885'.
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BALRAMPUR, NORTH INDIA, CIRCA 1885
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A FINE HORN-HILTED KUKRI
BALRAMPUR, NORTH INDIA, CIRCA 1885
Of typical form with single-edged blade curving downwards, the strong edge with an angle, double gutter, with silver guard and pommel mounting a horn hilt with carved decoration, the finely carved wooden scabbard with silver mounts engraved with floral sprays, hanging loop
17in. (43.3cm.) long
BALRAMPUR, NORTH INDIA, CIRCA 1885
Of typical form with single-edged blade curving downwards, the strong edge with an angle, double gutter, with silver guard and pommel mounting a horn hilt with carved decoration, the finely carved wooden scabbard with silver mounts engraved with floral sprays, hanging loop
17in. (43.3cm.) long