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AN INDIAN DAGGER
AN INDIAN DAGGER, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY
with wavy double-edged hollow blade, chiselled over the forte with gilt flowers, integral hollow iron hilt decorated in gold with exotic birds, hinged pommel formed as a gilt monsterhead opening to reveal a concealed dagger fitted with a threaded pommel incorporating a further removable blade, in its scabbard
22.5 cm; 8 7/8 in blade
Sold for £650
AN INDIAN DAGGER, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY
with wavy double-edged hollow blade, chiselled over the forte with gilt flowers, integral hollow iron hilt decorated in gold with exotic birds, hinged pommel formed as a gilt monsterhead opening to reveal a concealed dagger fitted with a threaded pommel incorporating a further removable blade, in its scabbard
22.5 cm; 8 7/8 in blade