Bidspirit auction | A CAUCASIAN DAGGER WITH ARABIC

A CAUCASIAN DAGGER WITH ARABIC GOLD INLAY, 1902 - This is a well-crafted Caucasian kindjal dagger with a lightly blued steel blade and multiple inscriptions. On the front of the blade, at its base, is a section of more deeply blued steel within which is inlaid an Arabic inscription in gold preceded by the date of manufacture, 1902. The reverse side has a cursive inscription without inlay. The blade itself is of the usual Caucasian shape and tapers to a very fine point. The handle is made up of two smokey-grey and off-white grip scales made of horn affixed to the tang by three rounded iron studs. The scabbard is a wooden core wrapped in thin black leather and finished by a silver chape with an oblong finial, both the chape and its finial being lightly engraved. There is also a metal band that holds the attachment from which the scabbard is hung. Caucasus, 1902. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not ship in-house. A list of recommended shippers will be provided. Dimensions: L: 21.5 in. (54.61 cm.); Condition: The blade is lightly pitted along the edges. The engraving and gold inlay is well preserved. The grip scales are tight and have a minor chip. The chape is a replacement for the period. The utility knife is missing.