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A SILVER-MOUNTED CAUCASIAN, DAGESTAN, KINDJAL DAGGER, 19TH C.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:700.00 - 900.00 USD
A SILVER-MOUNTED CAUCASIAN, DAGESTAN, KINDJAL DAGGER, 19TH C.
This is an exquisitely decorated and silver-mounted Caucasian kindjal dagger with masterfully executed vine and floral scrollwork across the front of the scabbard and hilt. There are several small niello flowers throughout the piece, with the focal point being a ring of 8 niello flowers held in a curved silver frame. The chape of the scabbard is wrapped in silver beadwork and finished with a spherical pommel decorated with extremely fine decoration, also of silver beadwork. The blade is straight with a triple fuller on each side and a pronounced point.

L: 18.75 in. (47.63 cm.);

The blade appears to be slightly resharpened. The hilt shows signs of restoration. Minor dents to the back side of the scabbard.