25th Jun, 2008 10:00
Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria
80
AN ARAB NIMCHA
AN ARAB NIMCHA, 19TH CENTURY
with slightly curved fullered blade double-edged towards the point, characteristic engraved steel hilt comprising three strongly down-curved quillons with lobated terminals and knuckle-guard each retaining traces of gilding, and large horn grip fitted with a silver ferrule chased with flowers at the base, in its wooden scabbard covered with tooled leather and with large chased silver mounts comprising locket, middle band and chape each set with turquoise and red pastes on the outer face (small chips)
87cm; 34 1/4in blade
Sold for £1,100
AN ARAB NIMCHA, 19TH CENTURY
with slightly curved fullered blade double-edged towards the point, characteristic engraved steel hilt comprising three strongly down-curved quillons with lobated terminals and knuckle-guard each retaining traces of gilding, and large horn grip fitted with a silver ferrule chased with flowers at the base, in its wooden scabbard covered with tooled leather and with large chased silver mounts comprising locket, middle band and chape each set with turquoise and red pastes on the outer face (small chips)
87cm; 34 1/4in blade
Auction: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 25th Jun, 2008
