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A Rare Horse-Hilted Dagger and related Talwar and Scabbard, India, 18th-19th Century
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
the curved tapering steel blade with central ridge, the hilt with scroll quillons and pommel rendered in the form of a horse's head with mane to one side and bridle, chiselled and decorated with an all over design of gold scrolling vine issuing flowerheads and split-palmettes against a silver ground; the slightly curved steel blade with flat back edge, short cross quillons and hilt in characteristic talwar form wholly inlaid in gold and silver with chevron pattern and vegetal motifs, the fabric covered wood scabbard
Condition
Pitting to blade, rubbings
of silver and gold decoration to hilt, patination, as viewed; overall in good condition. the fabric of the scabbard is somewhat worn and the very end is open so blade is visible. the blade itself is slightly patinated due to its age. the hilt is in good condition with some minor rubbings
, as viewed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes 's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes 's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."