Auction 19
АНТИКВАРНОЕ ОРУЖИЕ И ДОСПЕХИ
May 16, 2020
Manhattan Art & Antique Center 1050 2nd Avenue Gallery 52 New York, New York 10022 USA, United States
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LOT 567:
A CAUCASIAN ISLAMIC DAGESTAN GILT-BLADE SWORD, 19TH C.
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Sold for: $1,600
Start price:
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1,000
Estimated price:
$2,000 - $3,000
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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A CAUCASIAN ISLAMIC DAGESTAN GILT-BLADE SWORD, 19TH C.
А Dagestan saber with carved bone grip scales, engraved and nielloed silver crossguard and pommel interconnected with a characteristic Kubachi-designed silver chain and filigree work ball. The inscription on the crossguard is inscribed "made Haji, Owned by Gazi Umar. Dated: 1299 Hijri, corresponds to 1883 according to the modern calendar. The carved single0edged fullered blade is probably the work of Haji Omar who was a Kubachi based swordsmith.
Dimensions: L: 33 3/4 in., (86 cm.)
Condition: Blade is in the original shape and has not been re-sharpened, scabbard is missing
