25th Jun, 2025 11:00
Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria June 2025
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A SOUTH INDIAN RAPIER (BAWANI), 18TH CENTURY, PROBABLY KERALA
with slender tapering double-edged blade, copper alloy hilt comprising long langets issuing from the jaws of a yali-head, each with line engraved decoration and extending over the forte on both sides, waisted bent-up guard with notched border, large two-piece spherical pommel with beaded medial band and button finial en suite, and grip of flattened ovoidal section, in modern scabbard covered in black leather, 101.5 cm blade
Provenance
Roy Elvis Catalogue Number C125
Sold for £500
with slender tapering double-edged blade, copper alloy hilt comprising long langets issuing from the jaws of a yali-head, each with line engraved decoration and extending over the forte on both sides, waisted bent-up guard with notched border, large two-piece spherical pommel with beaded medial band and button finial en suite, and grip of flattened ovoidal section, in modern scabbard covered in black leather, 101.5 cm blade
Provenance
Roy Elvis Catalogue Number C125
Auction: Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria June 2025, 25th Jun, 2025
Auction Location: London, UK
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