Lot 2238

A Persian shamshir with a wootz blade, circa 1800

Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1366 Lots

Starting Price € 1,000

Countdown for bids : 14 days and 11 hours left

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Description

Curved back-edged blade forged in finely figured wooz damascus steel. Two brass-inlaid calligraphic cartouches on the obverse, including an indistinct date. Partially stained, head slightly pitted. Iron crossguard with cut hunting decor. Scales of dark and light horn with iron grip bands. Later leather-covered wooden scabbard with iron chape, locket missing, repair and loss to the leather. Attached leather straps for suspension. Length 95.5 cm.
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General Information

The auction starts on Tuesday, 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.