30th Jun, 2021 12:00
Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria
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AN INDIAN DAGGER (KHANJAR) AND A NORTH AFRICAN DAGGER
AN INDIAN DAGGER (KHANJAR) AND A NORTH AFRICAN DAGGER, 20TH CENTURY
the first with slightly recurved double-edged blade etched in imitation of wootz steel and decorated with a gold koftgari panel on each side at the forte, silver hilt cast and chased in low relief, comprising a pair of scrolling quillons and integral grip rising to a maned horse's head, in its velvet-covered wooden scabbard; the second probably North African, with engraved curved blade, and carved, inlaid wooden hilt of nimcha form, in its scabbard en suite with the hilt
the first: 24.0 cm; 9 1/2 in blade
(2)
Property from the McEwen Collection of archery and associated items
Sold for £210
AN INDIAN DAGGER (KHANJAR) AND A NORTH AFRICAN DAGGER, 20TH CENTURY
the first with slightly recurved double-edged blade etched in imitation of wootz steel and decorated with a gold koftgari panel on each side at the forte, silver hilt cast and chased in low relief, comprising a pair of scrolling quillons and integral grip rising to a maned horse's head, in its velvet-covered wooden scabbard; the second probably North African, with engraved curved blade, and carved, inlaid wooden hilt of nimcha form, in its scabbard en suite with the hilt
the first: 24.0 cm; 9 1/2 in blade
(2)
Property from the McEwen Collection of archery and associated items
Auction: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 30th Jun, 2021
