Lot 2233

A Persian qama and a khyber knife, 19th century

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

Starting Price € 300

Countdown for bids : 34 days and 13 hours left

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Description

Qama with broad, double-edged blade, with offset fullers on both sides, traces of gold-inlaid ornaments on the obverse. Grip band and rivets on the obverse likewise with traces of gold inlay, horn scales. Replaced leather-mounted wooden scabbard. Khyber knife with a single-edged blade. Remains of floral nickel-silver inlaid decor on both sides, inlaid nickel-silver cartouche and date “1298” (1881) on the reverse. Iron ferrule and grip band, riveted bone scales. Break to the grip band at the pommel. Wooden scabbard with replaced textile and original, fine chape. Lengths 65 and 82.5 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.