AUCTIONS IMPERIAL 2023 MAY
Lot 176:
Description
A massive example of the type, the distinctive horn hilt with octagonal grip and rectangular pommel of typical form with nielloed silver bosses. The broad, parallel-edged blade with obtuse tip, finely forged with double central fullers to either side wrought with complex pattern-welded twistcore damascus and struck with a spade-shaped maker’s mark. In its velvet-covered wooden scabbard with nielloed silver suspension band bordered in gilt braid and steel chape inlaid with silver. First half of the 19th century. Minor wear. Overall length 59.2cm. Condition II
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