Auctions Imperial 2017 Arms & Armor November

AN ANGLO-INDIAN HUNTING DAGGER

This auction ended on November 26, 2017.

Start price: $300

Estimated price: $600 - $800

Buyer's Premium: 24.9%

Sold for: $900

Description

Of bowie form with carved agate grip, the mounts inlaid overall in gold flowering vine motifs, the massive blade wrought of fine, actively-patterned wootz damascus steel with central ridge and acute tip. In its velvet-covered wooden scabbard. First half of the 19th century. Light wear. Overall length 40.5cm. Condition II