Bidspirit auction | AN INDIAN GILT SIKH KARD

AN INDIAN GILT SIKH KARD DAGGER WITH GURMUKHI SCRIPT AND LAPIS HILT - A fine Sikh kard dagger with chased Gurmukhi script along the sides of the blade, surrounded by gilt accents and patterning. The hilt is of carved and polished lapis lazuli. Punjab, India or Pakistan, circa 19th/20th century. Dimensions: L: 13 1/2 in., (34.3 cm.) Condition: Gilding well preserved, with only a few tiny spots of loss. One tiny chip at bottom of blade edge. Hilt in excellent condition. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.