Bidspirit auction | Moroccan Silver Niello Jambiya, 19th

Moroccan Silver Niello Jambiya, 19th C. - Morocco, 19th century. A silver niello mounted Moroccan jambiya or koummya dagger with a curved single edged steel blade and decorated metal hilt. The grip is worked with chased and engraved geometric ornament, gilt accents, and blue and amber colored Enamel inset decoration. The matching curved scabbard is similarly mounted with embossed and engraved silver or silvered metal panels, applied bands, pierced and chased ornament, and two suspension rings. Measurements 15 1/4”L Overall 8.5” blade 473grams Materials: Steel blade, silver, brass or gilt decoration, enamel or glass insets, wood core scabbard. Condition: Age related surface wear, oxidation, patina, and scattered pitting to blade. Wear to silvered and gilt surfaces, with small dents, rubbing, and minor losses to inset decoration. Scabbard shows handling wear and darkened patina throughout.