25th Jun, 2014 10:00

Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria

 
Lot 21
 

21

A CHINESE SHORTSWORD (NIUWEIDAO)

A CHINESE SHORTSWORD (NIUWEIDAO), LATE 19TH CENTURY with broad flat single-edged hatchet blade formed with a clipped-back point pierced with three circular holes, pierced brass guard with moulded edge, two-piece spirally carved grip, and flattened ovoid brass pommel 50 cm; 19 3/4 in blade

Sold for £300


 
A CHINESE SHORTSWORD (NIUWEIDAO), LATE 19TH CENTURY with broad flat single-edged hatchet blade formed with a clipped-back point pierced with three circular holes, pierced brass guard with moulded edge, two-piece spirally carved grip, and flattened ovoid brass pommel 50 cm; 19 3/4 in blade