10th Dec, 2008 10:00
Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria
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AN INDIAN TALWAR
AN INDIAN TALWAR, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
with curved heavy blade of watered steel double-edged towards the point, steel hilt of characteristic form including large disc-shaped pommel and integral grip, decorated over its full surface with gold flowerheads and foliage, in its velvet-covered wooden scabbard (light wear)
81cm; 32in blade
No Reserve
Sold for £1,400
AN INDIAN TALWAR, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
with curved heavy blade of watered steel double-edged towards the point, steel hilt of characteristic form including large disc-shaped pommel and integral grip, decorated over its full surface with gold flowerheads and foliage, in its velvet-covered wooden scabbard (light wear)
81cm; 32in blade
Auction: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 10th Dec, 2008
