Arms and Armour Online Auction

June 23, 2011

LOT 48

Lot 48

Caucasian Gold Damascened Steel, Ivory and Horn Kindjal, 18th century

Caucasian Gold Damascened Steel, Ivory and Horn Kindjal, 18th century
Lot 48 Details
Caucasian Gold Damascened Steel, Ivory and Horn Kindjal, 18th century

with 19.5 inch offset fullered blade with gold inlaid elongated script cartouche, the hilt with shaped and damascened rivets and washers, the embossed hard leather scabbard with tasselled leather lanyard
length 24.5" — 62.2 cm.

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $600
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Property from the collection of Harrison M. Scheak, Toronto

CONDITION DETAILS

brass band repair to hilt,

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  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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