Full details of each lot are displayed, except the lot number, estimate and price. You must be a subscriber to view lot numbers, estimates and prices.
Important Persian shamshir with scabbard, suspension straps and…
Sale Title:
Auction House:
Auction Location:
Sydney
Date:
19-Mar-2016
Lot No.
***
Description:
Important Persian shamshir with scabbard, suspension straps and belt of late 18th century date and of Museum quality, 95 cm overall with 82 cm curved blade. The heavy blade is of superbly patterned watered steel and is curved in the Persian style, the grips scales are of morse (walrus ivory). The scabbard is of very well embossed black leather covered wood, the hilt, scabbard and belt mounts are en suite and of gold decorated watered steel, they consist of a chape, two suspension loops with rings, a cross guard, a pommel, two suspension discs an a three piece buckle which terminates in stylised duck's heads. The suspension straps and belt are of woven brocade which incorporates gold thread. It is rare to find sword, belt and suspension mounts en suite and even rarer to find them all in watered steel.
Estimate:
***
Price:
***
Category:
Unclassified