Lot 7011
Lot of 6 Etched and Curved Indo-Persian Sword Blades
Sale 2009 - Arms, Armor and Militaria Online
Lots Open
Jun 26, 2024
Lots Close
Jul 9, 2024
Timed Online / Cincinnati

Estimate
$300 - $500
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Lot Description
Lot of 6 Etched and Curved Indo-Persian Sword Blades
Lot of six blades ranging in length from 30.5" to 35.25" overall. Four of the six feature curved blades with short tangs intended to be set into hilts with hidden tang construction, while a fifth features a full width tang in the shape of a traditional Shamshir hilt. Also included is a straight double-edged blade with a compact tang. One blade features gold Damascened geometric designs while two blades feature light scrollwork. Latter two blades feature Sun and Moon designs with one displaying a snake coiling along its length.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Condition Report
Poor to Good. Two of the blades are rusted overall with the remainder showing gray to brown mottling with some scattered oxidation. Engraved blades both show some weakness to the engraving indicative of polishing at some point.

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