26th Jun, 2024 11:00

Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria

 
  Lot 48
 

48

A SOUTH INDIAN SWORD (KIRACH), 17TH CENTURY, PROBABLY TRAVANCORE, KERALA

with broad blade formed with a pair of slender fullers on each face and slightly curved back-edge towards the point, engraved iron hilt comprising a pair of engraved shaped langets enclosing the forte, figure-of-eight shaped guard, triangular knuckle-guard with recurved bud-shaped finial, two stage grip with tall iron ferrule and carved wooden pommel fitted with elaborate stepped cap of four slender scrolling plates and attenuated button, in a later leather scabbard, 74.5 cm blade

Roy Elvis Catalogue Number C99

Sold for £700


 

with broad blade formed with a pair of slender fullers on each face and slightly curved back-edge towards the point, engraved iron hilt comprising a pair of engraved shaped langets enclosing the forte, figure-of-eight shaped guard, triangular knuckle-guard with recurved bud-shaped finial, two stage grip with tall iron ferrule and carved wooden pommel fitted with elaborate stepped cap of four slender scrolling plates and attenuated button, in a later leather scabbard, 74.5 cm blade

Roy Elvis Catalogue Number C99

Auction: Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 26th Jun, 2024

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AUCTION DAY: 26TH JUNE 2024, AT 11:00am

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