5th Dec, 2012 10:00
Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria
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A NORTH AFRICAN DAGGER (JAMBIYA)
A NORTH AFRICAN DAGGER (JAMBIYA), LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURY
with double-edged blade formed with a medial ridge, decorated with gold koftgari at the forte on each face, horn hilt (small crack) of characteristic form, in its fabric-covered scabbard with large steel mounts decorated with silver koftgari
19cm; 7 1/2in blade
Sold for £90
A NORTH AFRICAN DAGGER (JAMBIYA), LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURY
with double-edged blade formed with a medial ridge, decorated with gold koftgari at the forte on each face, horn hilt (small crack) of characteristic form, in its fabric-covered scabbard with large steel mounts decorated with silver koftgari
19cm; 7 1/2in blade
Auction: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 5th Dec, 2012
