Ending 8th Dec, 2024 14:00

Olympia Timed: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria December 2024

 
Lot 305
 

305

A CHINESE SWORD (DAO), QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

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