AUCTIONS IMPERIAL ARMS & ARMOR 2014

The grip of characteristic form, carved of a single section of elephant, the straight, single-edged blade forged of finely-grained wootzdamascus steel

The well-carved hardwood stock with finely-engraved flintlock mechanism, the octagonal barrel with flared muzzle a superior example of Ottoman pattern

A rare example with anthropomorphized suns wrought into the bowl, and etched overall with scenes from the Persian Book of Kings, surmounted by a large

The grip carved of a single section of translucent horn, the curved, double-edged blade forged with an exceptionally high central ridge, terminating i

A massive example, the steel hilt with rolled pommel and crosshatched grip section bordered by engraved running vine motifs. The faceted ferrule, fort

The pommel and grip wrought entirely of silvered filigree with a central band of white crocodile hide and black wool pompon intact, iron guard. The ma

The pommel and grip wrought entirely of silver filigree and black wool pompon intact, iron guard. The broadsword blade long and double-edged with deep

Rarely encountered in carbine length, the butt covered in tooled leather and set with glass gems, the lock of local manufacture, the barrel with octag

An earlier example than typically encountered, the mounts well-wrought in brass, the waisted grip with pronounced central ridge, the scabbard with sep

Characteristic of Tanjore work, the distinctive guard forged with high central ridge and chiseled borders, with monster?s head finial. The reinforces