Medals & Coins, Arms & Militaria - 19th October 2016
Lot 192
λ A Persian sword (shamshir)
Estimate £700 - £1,000 | Hammer £9500
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Description
λ A Persian sword (shamshir), curved single edged blade 30 in., iron guard with Arabic characters in low relief, rosette terminal quillons engraved with small fish, braided gold wire collar, ivory grip scales, gold repousse pommel cap, filigree back strap, moulded leather scabbard with iron suspension mounts, gold repousse chape, leather hangers.
Provenance: the late property of Admiral Sir George Le Clerc Egerton, K.C.B.