Medals & Coins, Arms & Militaria - 3rd May 2018

Lot 1082

A good Indian sword (tulwar)

Estimate £300 - £500

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Description

A good Indian sword (tulwar), unusually heavy flat-backed blade 32 in., with 9 in. false back edge, two narrow fullers to each side flanking a broader one, the forte engraved with a domed mosque and Arabic characters; hilt retaining some silver plating, pierced langets, knop quillons, angular grip swell and disc pommel.