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AN INDIAN SWORD (SHAMSHIR) WITH GREEN HARDSTONE HILT, MID-19TH CENTURY
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AN INDIAN SWORD (SHAMSHIR) WITH GREEN HARDSTONE HILT, MID-19TH CENTURY with curved single-edged blade formed with a brief slender central groove on each face and with traces of a calligraphic cartouche on the front, russet iron stirrup hilt comprising a pair of delicately shaped langets, quillon and knuckle-guard shaped for the fingers all decorated with gold koftgari scrolling foliage and flowers and mottled green jade grip rising to a globular pommels set with a red paste on each face, in its fabric-covered wooden scabbard (worn) with gilt copper chape 76.8 cm; 30 1/4 in blade
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AN INDIAN SWORD (SHAMSHIR) WITH GREEN HARDSTONE HILT, MID-19TH CENTURY with curved single-edged blade formed with a brief slender central groove on each face and with traces of a calligraphic cartouche on the front, russet iron stirrup hilt comprising a pair of delicately shaped langets, quillon and knuckle-guard shaped for the fingers all decorated with gold koftgari scrolling foliage and flowers and mottled green jade grip rising to a globular pommels set with a red paste on each face, in its fabric-covered wooden scabbard (worn) with gilt copper chape 76.8 cm; 30 1/4 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.
