Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 28th November 2023
Lot 28
An Indo-Persian sword (shamshir) attributable to Brigadier General Thomas Palmer of the Bengal Army,
Estimate £700 - £1,000 | Hammer £882
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Description
An Indo-Persian sword (shamshir) attributable to Brigadier General Thomas Palmer of the Bengal Army, deeply curved watered steel blade 29 in., silver hilt with foliate repoussé decoration or characteristic form with bud-terminal quillons and pistol grip, Anglo-Indian style brass scabbard with silver suspension bands decorated in a similar manner to the hilt, first half 19th century.