Arts of the Islamic World & India

Arts of the Islamic World & India

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An East India Company officer's smallsword and scabbard, India, 18th century

UK: Greenford Park Warehouse

Estimate

10,000 - 15,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

the steel blade of triangular section with fine carved decoration on both sides of the forte, characteristic steel hilt finely overlaid with highly stylised floral motifs, the bamboo scabbard painted white, with en suite mounts and minimal red velvet lining at the locket, two belt loops

102 cm.

A very similar smallsword was sold at Czerny's Sarzana, 19 September 2015, lot 1024.

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