in patinated condition, with curved single-edged blade formed with a short projection half way along the back-edge, iron hilt extending over the lower portion of the blade with a pair of finely pierced shaped plates, one retaining a portion of a silver inlaid cross, angular figure-of-eight shaped guard chased as a pair of addorsed elephant's heads (small holes and chips), retaining some silver-encrusted details including plaited 'eyes', carved wooden cushion-shaped pommel with finely pierced tall conical stepped iron button, 75.7 cm blade

Provenance

Roy Elvis (1944-2022) catalogue number C92

Three related examples, formerly in the collection of Anthony North, were sold in this room 30th June 2010, lot 83. A fourth example, also from the Elvis collection, was sold in this room 7th December 2022, lot 3. Dating on this group varies, ranging from the 12th to 16th centuries. See Elgood 2004, pp. 83-5 and Rawson 1968, plate 12.