Lot 2189

A Saudi Arabian gold- and silver-mounted shamshir, 19th century

Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots

Starting Price € 3,500

Countdown for bids : 34 days and 11 hours left

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Description

Older Persian back-edged blade of fine wootz Damascus steel. Silver crossguard, elaborately gold-mounted, filigreed and wire-wrapped hilt with two bone grip scales. The leather-covered wooden scabbard with two suspension loops and mountings of ornate engraved silver. Engraved inscription on both sides of the locket as well as some gold overlays. Length 98 cm.

Condition: II Questions about the lot?

General Information

The auction starts on Thursday, November 17, 2026 at 2:30 pm (CET), start subject to the timing of the preceding auction, with Lot no. 2001 - 2505 and continues on Wednesday 18, 2026 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 2506 - 1369.The pre-sale view will take place from November 9 - November 13, 2026 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CET). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.