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

Lot 1088

An interesting Indian sword (tulwar)

Estimate £150 - £250 | Hammer £180

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Description

An interesting Indian sword (tulwar), slightly curved blade 32.5 in., reinforced by a central rib to either side extending from flat plates fitted adjacent to the hilt, the ribs having scalloped edges and all these elements being decorated with silver koftgari, Indo-Muslim hilt with relief decoration and retaining traces of silvering.