Prev / Next

Fine Antique Arms and Militaria from around the world

Thursday 20 June 2024 e Friday 21 June 2024, 10:00 AM • Sarzana

228

An interesting silver-mounted short sword, Second half of the 19th Century

Estimate

€ 250 - 450

Sold

€ 563

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Persia
length 54 cm.
Wide, slightly short, single-and-false-edged blade, with triple groove engraved with floral motifs, the base with deep gilt mark. Grip covered in silver foil with sheath-guard wings, one of the two quillons incomplete, the pommel shaped as a stylised bird's head. The surface engraved with birds within floral motifs. Wooden scabbard covered with green painted leather and sewn with wire. The long mounts decorated en suite but in bas-relief.