Lot 5073
A Turkmen kard with silver scabbard, circa 1800
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A104aw | Live auction | 1078 Lots
Hammer price € 1,800
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Single-edged blade of wootz-Damascus steel with reinforced point. Silver bolster with engraved and gilt floral ornaments. Riveted grip panels of polished stag horn. Elaborately crafted silver scabbard. The centre decorated with engraved and gilt flowers, the long locket decorated in filigree, with turquoises and corals and an engraved carnelian set within a bezel. The chape finely bound with silver, terminating with a finial in the form of an animal head with turquoises as eyes. Movable suspension ring on the reverse. Engraved signature or owner's name on the side. Length 46 cm.Condition: II + Questions about the lot?
