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A fine Ivory-Hilted Dagger (Kard) with silver Scabbard, Bukhara, Persia, Dated A.H. 1210/ A.D. 1795-6
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
the tapered watered-steel blade with chiselled and gold-overlaid inscriptions, the marine ivory hilt with a cuff of turquoise glass insets, the silver-gilt scabbard chased with foliate motifs and set with turquoise
Condition
overall in very good condition, the blade suffers from patination due to age, the ivory hilt has discolouring and cracks again due to the age, the silver scabbard suffers from minor abrasions, 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."
Catalogue Note
inscriptions
Dated 'In the year 1210 (AD 1795-6)'
The inscriptions include Qur'an, surah al-Saff (LXI), parts of 13; surah Hud (XI), parts of 88; surah Al 'Imran (III) parts of 126 and invocations to God.