AUCTIONS IMPERIAL 2023 MAY

A FINE ANGLO INDIAN GENERAL OFFICERS SWORD

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Start price: $1,100

Estimated price: $2,200 - $2,400

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Description

The faceted horn grip with characteristic rolled pommel retains its gilt braid knot, with fine embossed, chased and heavily gilded guard. The curved, single-edged blade likely British, retaining considerable sharpness. In its finely tooled and polychromed leather-covered wooden scabbard with fine mounts elaborately embossed, chased and heavily gilded en suite with the hilt. gilt. Latter 18th- mid-19th century. Minor rubbing and wear to leather, areas of pitting to blade. Overall length 81cm.Condition III