27th Jun, 2012 10:00
Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria
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AN INDIAN 'TIGER-CLAW' DAGGER (BAGH NAKH)
AN INDIAN 'TIGER-CLAW' DAGGER (BAGH NAKH), 19TH CENTURY
with five hooked blades each fitted with a ring for attaching to the fingers and thumb, all joined by a fluted knuckle-plate incorporating a fluted bud-shaped finial at the top and another at the rear
11.3cm; 4 1/2in high
Sold for £1,000
AN INDIAN 'TIGER-CLAW' DAGGER (BAGH NAKH), 19TH CENTURY
with five hooked blades each fitted with a ring for attaching to the fingers and thumb, all joined by a fluted knuckle-plate incorporating a fluted bud-shaped finial at the top and another at the rear
11.3cm; 4 1/2in high
Auction: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 27th Jun, 2012
