27th Jun, 2012 10:00
Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria
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**AN INDIAN SWORD (TALWAR)
**AN INDIAN SWORD (TALWAR), LATE 18TH/19TH CENTURY
with curved etched blade, double-edged towards the point, russet iron hilt thickly encrusted with a symmetrical pattern of flowers and scrolling foliage within linear frames all in gold koftgari (small losses), comprising a pair of straight quillons with flat button-shaped terminals, a pair of long slender langets, large disc pommel chiselled with a foliate moulding on top, attenuated button, and solid integral grip
82cm; 32 1/4in blade
No Reserve
Sold for £600
**AN INDIAN SWORD (TALWAR), LATE 18TH/19TH CENTURY
with curved etched blade, double-edged towards the point, russet iron hilt thickly encrusted with a symmetrical pattern of flowers and scrolling foliage within linear frames all in gold koftgari (small losses), comprising a pair of straight quillons with flat button-shaped terminals, a pair of long slender langets, large disc pommel chiselled with a foliate moulding on top, attenuated button, and solid integral grip
82cm; 32 1/4in blade
Auction: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 27th Jun, 2012
