Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 20th November 2019

Lot 349

An Indian gauntlet sword (pata)

Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £420

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Description

An Indian gauntlet sword (pata), 17th or 18th century, broad double edged blade 39 in, short fullers and struck with marks in the European manner; hilt fixed to the blade by rivets through two broad flanges, hand guard moulded and with chased decoration to borders, short cuff, raised rim with monstrous head finial, transverse grip.