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A FINE INDIAN SWORD (SHAMSHIR), 19TH CENTURY, WITH EARLIER PERSIAN BLADE, 18TH CENTURY
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A FINE INDIAN SWORD (SHAMSHIR), 19TH CENTURY, WITH EARLIER PERSIAN BLADE, 18TH CENTURY with curved single-edged heavy blade of wootz steel with strongly contrasting pattern, silver hilt cast and chased in low relief, comprising a pair of straight quillons with Makara head terminals, a large expanded flowerhead on the langets, integral grip decorated with a vertical arrangement of climbing foliage on a punched ground, rising to a lionhead pommel and in fine condition throughout 87.0 cm; 34 1/4 in blade
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A FINE INDIAN SWORD (SHAMSHIR), 19TH CENTURY, WITH EARLIER PERSIAN BLADE, 18TH CENTURY with curved single-edged heavy blade of wootz steel with strongly contrasting pattern, silver hilt cast and chased in low relief, comprising a pair of straight quillons with Makara head terminals, a large expanded flowerhead on the langets, integral grip decorated with a vertical arrangement of climbing foliage on a punched ground, rising to a lionhead pommel and in fine condition throughout 87.0 cm; 34 1/4 in blade
Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria
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London
W14 0PD
United Kingdom
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Thomas Del Mar Ltd is happy to provide a list of recommended fine art shippers and couriers upon request. Buyers are reminded that it is their responsibility to comply with UK export regulations and with any local import requirements.The display mounts used in the catalogue and sale exhibition, including armour stands and mannequins, may be made available to the successful buyer of the relevant lot. Please contact us for prices and further details.
