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A NORTH INDIAN SWORD (TALWAR), 18TH CENTURY
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A NORTH INDIAN SWORD (TALWAR), 18TH CENTURY with curved single-edged blade of finely watered steel, retaining traces of two gold calligraphic panels and a panel of flowers on one face, (the gold largely missing), slender iron hilt (repairs), including drooping quillons with petal-shaped terminals, broad knuckle-guard pierced with a calligraphic inscription and pierced cup-shaped pommel, in its wooden scabbard covered with tooled leather, with iron chape and two bands, the latter two each chiselled with traditional foliage inhabited by birds 78.5 cm; 30 7/8 in blade
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A NORTH INDIAN SWORD (TALWAR), 18TH CENTURY with curved single-edged blade of finely watered steel, retaining traces of two gold calligraphic panels and a panel of flowers on one face, (the gold largely missing), slender iron hilt (repairs), including drooping quillons with petal-shaped terminals, broad knuckle-guard pierced with a calligraphic inscription and pierced cup-shaped pommel, in its wooden scabbard covered with tooled leather, with iron chape and two bands, the latter two each chiselled with traditional foliage inhabited by birds 78.5 cm; 30 7/8 in blade
Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria
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25 Blythe Road
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.
