5th Dec, 2012 10:00
Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria
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**A PERSIAN SWORD (SHAMSHIR)
**A PERSIAN SWORD (SHAMSHIR), 18TH CENTURY
with curved single-edged blade with traces of a gold-inlaid cartouche at the forte on one side and a later etched watered pattern, steel hilt comprising quillons with button-shaped terminals, chiselled with a calligraphic inscription in the centre on each side, a pair of bone grip-scales each retained by two rivets, and angular pommel with characteristic steel cap, in its fabric-covered wooden scabbard with two steel suspension mounts en suite with the hilt, and associated brass chape engraved with scrolling flowers and foliage
78.7cm; 31in blade
No Reserve
Sold for £3,200
**A PERSIAN SWORD (SHAMSHIR), 18TH CENTURY
with curved single-edged blade with traces of a gold-inlaid cartouche at the forte on one side and a later etched watered pattern, steel hilt comprising quillons with button-shaped terminals, chiselled with a calligraphic inscription in the centre on each side, a pair of bone grip-scales each retained by two rivets, and angular pommel with characteristic steel cap, in its fabric-covered wooden scabbard with two steel suspension mounts en suite with the hilt, and associated brass chape engraved with scrolling flowers and foliage
78.7cm; 31in blade
Auction: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 5th Dec, 2012
