Bidspirit auction | Lot of Two Indo-Persian Tulwar

Lot of Two Indo-Persian Tulwar / Shamshir Scabbards, 19th Century - Lot of two antique Indo-Persian curved sword scabbards, suitable for tulwar or shamshir-type blades. The first is extensively fitted with pierced and chased gilt-brass mounts arranged over a red textile ground, the openwork decoration composed of dense scrolling floral and foliate motifs extending along nearly the full length. The chape and throat fittings are similarly ornamented. The second is covered in red velvet and mounted with matching pierced gilt-brass throat, suspension fitting, and chape, likewise decorated with scrolling vegetal ornament. Remnants of an old decorative cord or braid survive along the body. Both scabbards display age-consistent wear, rubbing, oxidation and tarnish to the metal fittings, losses and fraying to the textile coverings, and scattered areas of discoloration. Total lengths: 30 1/2” and 31”. For additional images please visit sofedesignauctions.com Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at info@sofedesignauctions.com ***All lots are sold as-is and where is. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, and SOFE AUCTIONS do not give refunds. SOFE AUCTIONS ARE PLEASED TO OFFER IN-HOUSE PACKAGING AND SHIPPING SERVICES. PACKAGING SERVICE ONLY: start at $25 and up depending on your item/s. Available IN-HOUSE shipping is within the USA of small, medium, semi-large, NON-FRAGILE items. PLEASE SELECT IN-HOUSE SHIPPING FOR FAST, PROFESSIONAL PACKING AND SHIPPING.SOFE WON'T ship items in glass frames, large fragile items or large sculptures. After paying for your item/s please call SOFE at 469-268-1177, or email us at info@sofedesignauctions.com to request a shipping quote. All item/s will be shipped via UPS or FedEx, FULLY insured, unless insurance declined in writing by the buyer. SOFE AUCTIONS do not use USPS. We do have a list of suggested third-party shippers. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.