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A very scarce 1827 Model cavalry officer's sabre with Persian blade, Second quarter of the 19th Century
Estimate
€ 3.500 - 4.500
Sold
€ 13.125
The price includes buyer's premium
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Beautiful, single-and-false-edged Persian blade made of fine damask, (strong pitting in the lower part), with back groove in the central part and with double groove at the weak, the first part on the right side with long inscription in Arabic in gilt frame, on the opposite side two cartouches and remains of gold decorations. Typical brass hilt, curled parry quillon with mark of the manufacture "Shaff & Sons a Pietroburgo", at the top of the cap monogram "M E" under crown. Nickel-plated iron scabbard (a small missing part) with mark under the cap, two suspension rings.