Medals & Coins, Arms & Militaria - 21st November 2018
Lot 166
λ A Persian sword (Shamshir)
Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £800
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Description
λ A Persian sword (Shamshir), curved blade of well watered steel 31 in.; steel crosspiece with button terminal quillons, hilt of characteristic pistol form with faceted steel pommel and horn grips; leather covered scabbard, two navette shaped bands with integral loops set with small turquoise beads, steel chape with eccentric lyre shaped drag.