Medals and Coins, Arms and Armour - 22nd June 2021
Lot 226
Two Indian swords (tulwar)
Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £650
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Description
Two Indian swords (tulwar), each with characteristic steel hilt having short button terminal quillons and disc pommels: the first with 31.5 in. blade inlaid with inscription in gold, the hilt profusely decorated with flower heads in gold koftgari, fluted grip and serpentine knuckle bow; the other with broad 31 in. blade, plain hilt with knuckle bow and pineapple finial to the pommel, leather covered scabbard. [2]