Ending 8th Dec, 2024 14:00

Olympia Timed: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria December 2024

 
  Lot 328
 

328

AN INDO-PERSIAN SWORD (SHAMSHIR), 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY

with curved single-edged blade of crucible steel, inlaid with a cartouche and a magic square in copper alloy (losses) on one face, engraved iron hilt (loose, losses), and a pair of horn grip-scales, in its wooden scabbard with tooled leather covering and two iron mounts for suspensions, 77.7 cm blade

Sold for £320


 

with curved single-edged blade of crucible steel, inlaid with a cartouche and a magic square in copper alloy (losses) on one face, engraved iron hilt (loose, losses), and a pair of horn grip-scales, in its wooden scabbard with tooled leather covering and two iron mounts for suspensions, 77.7 cm blade