24th Jun, 2009 10:00
Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria
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A BALKAN SILVER-MOUNTED DAGGER
A BALKAN SILVER-MOUNTED DAGGER, 19TH CENTURY
with straight blade of watered steel, double-edged towards the point, silver ferrule repoussé with scrolls beadwork and foliage extending over the forte, shaped ivory grip with strongly bevelled edges, and set with three turquoises in silver settings on each side, in its silver scabbard repoussé with scrolls, beadwork and foliage and set with a band of turquoises at the mouth
27cm; 10 5/8in
Sold for £850
A BALKAN SILVER-MOUNTED DAGGER, 19TH CENTURY
with straight blade of watered steel, double-edged towards the point, silver ferrule repoussé with scrolls beadwork and foliage extending over the forte, shaped ivory grip with strongly bevelled edges, and set with three turquoises in silver settings on each side, in its silver scabbard repoussé with scrolls, beadwork and foliage and set with a band of turquoises at the mouth
27cm; 10 5/8in
Auction: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 24th Jun, 2009
