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AN INDIAN SWORD, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
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AN INDIAN SWORD, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY with broad blade double-edged for its last quarter, formed with a long broad fuller on each face, decorated with a panel of tightly scrolling foliage in gold koftgari on each face at the forte, russet iron hilt decorated over its surface in gold koftgari en suite with the forte, comprising a pair of shaped langets with pierced foliate terminals, a pair of quillons with mushroom-shaped terminals, curved knuckle-guard terminating in a monsterhead, large disc pommel, pierced button, and integral grip (small losses and areas of rust) 87.0 cm; 34 1/4 in blade
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AN INDIAN SWORD, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY with broad blade double-edged for its last quarter, formed with a long broad fuller on each face, decorated with a panel of tightly scrolling foliage in gold koftgari on each face at the forte, russet iron hilt decorated over its surface in gold koftgari en suite with the forte, comprising a pair of shaped langets with pierced foliate terminals, a pair of quillons with mushroom-shaped terminals, curved knuckle-guard terminating in a monsterhead, large disc pommel, pierced button, and integral grip (small losses and areas of rust) 87.0 cm; 34 1/4 in blade
Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria
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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.
