10th Dec, 2008 10:00

Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria

 
Lot 39
 

39

AN INDIAN TALWAR

AN INDIAN TALWAR, EARLY 19TH CENTURY with curved heavy blade of watered steel double-edged towards the point, steel hilt of characteristic form including large disc-shaped pommel and integral grip, decorated over its full surface with gold flowerheads and foliage, in its velvet-covered wooden scabbard (light wear) 81cm; 32in blade

No Reserve

Sold for £1,400


 
AN INDIAN TALWAR, EARLY 19TH CENTURY with curved heavy blade of watered steel double-edged towards the point, steel hilt of characteristic form including large disc-shaped pommel and integral grip, decorated over its full surface with gold flowerheads and foliage, in its velvet-covered wooden scabbard (light wear) 81cm; 32in blade