Lot of 4 Indo-Persian Shamshirs
Sale 2009 - Arms, Armor and Militaria Online
Lots Open
Jun 26, 2024
Lots Close
Jul 9, 2024
Timed Online / Cincinnati
Estimate
$300 -
$500
Lot Description
Lot of 4 Indo-Persian Shamshirs
Lot of Four Indo-Persian Shamshirs with curved single-edge blades ranging from 28" to 32" in length and from 32.5" to 37" overall with hilts. Two hilts are composed of steel with wood grips with one brass hilted sword and a fourth featuring a silver plated handle displaying silver maker stamps just behind the guard. One blade features gold Damascened Arabesque scroll along its blade with another showing a single maker stamp on its blade.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Condition Report
Items range from Fair to Very Good with most blades showing a mottled oxidation along their lengths with further patina and oxidation on the hilt components. All hilts show handling wear, mars, and dings. Some scattered nicks along the edges of the blades.
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