Auctions Imperial 2018 Arms & Armor November
By Auctions Imperial
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Nov 24, 2018
1910 Thomes Ave, Cheyenne WY 82001, United States
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LOT 310:
A SYRIAN SHAMSHIR SWORD
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Sold for: $6,250
Start price:
$
500
Estimated price :
$1,000 - $1,200
Buyer's Premium: 24.9%
sales tax: 6%
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A SYRIAN SHAMSHIR SWORD
A classic form produced in Damascus, with silver pommel and rare, fibrous horn grips set with studs and silver wire wrap to base, the silvered guard engraved. The fine Persian heirloom blade forged of actively-grained wootz, and engraved at the right forte with cartouches inlaid in gold, the upper with the name and title of Shah Abbas of Iran, ABBAS SHAH BANDE-YE VILAYET (r. 1588-1629,) in the lower, WORK OF ASSAD ALLAH. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard with steel mounts inlaid with silver en suite with the hilt. Mid-19th century. Guard a working-life replacement, some hilt studs lacking, upper scabbard section cracked through, wear to leather. Overall length 94.5cm. Condition IV
