Lot 212:
A RARE ARAB SAIF SWORD
Sold for: $1,800
Description
Characteristic Meccan work, with silver guard, pommel and tangbands and aged elephant grips. The excellent handforged heirloom blade single-edged and double-fullered, of a type produced in Germany as well as the Caucasus. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard with fine, large silver mounts embellished en suite with the hilt. Second half of the 19th century. Minor wear. Overall length 98.3cm. Condition II
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