22nd Mar, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
Militaria & Ethnographica
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An Early 19th Century Indo-Persian Qajar Jambiya, each side of the 24cm double edge curved steel blade with raised medial ridge, one side of the walrus ivory hilt carved with Rostam standing grief stricken over his dead son Sohrab, the opposing side with Rostam killing the White Div, bordered above and below with script, the leather scabbard with coiled steel suspender band, 36cm
Footnote:- The carved decoration on the hilt is taken from The Shahname (Book of Kings)
Sold for £600
Estimated at £600 - £800
Auction: Militaria & Ethnographica, 22nd Mar, 2023
The sale will offer a good Private Collection of 19th Century Pistols, including fine pair of 19th Century 28 Bore Percussion Saw Handled Duelling/Target Pistols by Edward London and a U.S. Colt Model 1851 Navy Six Shooter. They are joined by interesting medal groups, including a Second World War Group awarded to Sergeant George Nattrass, a survivor of the Battle of Arnhem, which are sold alongside a published account of his experiences in the Battle (READ MORE). Further highlights include an Edwardian Officer's Dress Sporran to the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders and a good selection of edged weapons from Private Collections.
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Tuesday 21st March 10am-5pm and the morning of the sale from 8am
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