with curved single-edged blade formed with a pair of slender fullers of differing length on each face, copper alloy hilt comprising circular guard with four kidney-shaped apertures and moulded brim, lower ferrule and flattened ovoid pommel each decorated with a band of beadwork, carved hardwood grip, tassel, in its hardwood scabbard with copper alloy mounts decorated with good luck motifs, 57.0 cm blade
Sold for £1,300
with curved single-edged blade formed with a pair of slender fullers of differing length on each face, copper alloy hilt comprising circular guard with four kidney-shaped apertures and moulded brim, lower ferrule and flattened ovoid pommel each decorated with a band of beadwork, carved hardwood grip, tassel, in its hardwood scabbard with copper alloy mounts decorated with good luck motifs, 57.0 cm blade
Auction: Olympia Timed: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria December 2024, ending 8th Dec, 2024