Lot 2076
A large double bicak, Balkans, ca. 1800
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots
Description
Various knives. One example with a slightly curved back blade, dated “1202” (=1787) on the obverse, finely engraved calligraphic cartouche with a deeply struck mark on the reverse. Ferrule and grip band in finely nielloed silver, a loss to the upper side. Scales of green-dyed bone with fine Shiras inlays in brass and dark horn. Pommel cap of dark horn. The second knife with a slightly curved back blade, a deeply struck mark on the quarte side. Ferrule and grip band in engraved silver, restored loss to the upper side. Grips made of dark horn. Velvet-covered scabbard with a seam of silver brocade. Lavish relief-decorated Silver fittings. The head of the chape restored, small suspension loop with an attached silver chain and two filigree balls. Length 63 cm.Condition: II - Questions about the lot?
