Ending 8th Dec, 2024 14:00

Olympia Timed: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria December 2024

 
Lot 355
 

355

THREE INDO-PERSIAN BOWS, 19TH CENTURY

the first with extremely reflexed black limbs, significantly restored with red and gold painted designs; the second similar, with traces of original golden sword designs (later glossy coat); the third similar, with sword designs on the belly of the bow (later glossy coat), longest bow 63.0 cm (3)

Provenance

The William Terry (1933-2023) Collection

Sold for £1,200


 

the first with extremely reflexed black limbs, significantly restored with red and gold painted designs; the second similar, with traces of original golden sword designs (later glossy coat); the third similar, with sword designs on the belly of the bow (later glossy coat), longest bow 63.0 cm (3)

Provenance

The William Terry (1933-2023) Collection