AUCTIONS IMPERIAL ARMS & ARMOR 2014

Of finely-tooled rawhide with the Persian shir-e khorshid, or lion and sun crest, and geometrical motifs overall.Retains its buckled suspension strap.

The first of horn with engraved brass mounts, the second of rawhide with incised motifs. 19th century. Worn.The first cm 32.1 long. Condition VI

Of beehive form, wood with leather and brass stud decoration. Mid-19th century.Worn. Overall length 27 cm. Condition III

Both brass, engraved overall. Early 20th century.Overall length of longest 23 cm. Condition II

Balkan work, the elephant grips with large ears, silver mounts embossed and engraved in baroque motifs, the single-edged recurved blade with an inlaid

Of horn with turned elephant spout and terminal displaying bird?s eye motifs. 18th century. Some wear. Overall length 18.5 cm. Condition II

Wooden body with iron mounts and green velvet covering, captured pricker. Early 17th century or later.Worn.Overall height 17.9 cm. Condition III

The horn with good age patina and original cord, retaining its circular woven rattan ball- holder, the opening closed with wool also used for patching

Brass, cast in one piece and embellished overall. 19th century or later. Overall length 27 cm. Condition I

Iron, with chiseled dragon?s heads.Latter Qing Dynasty. 19th century. Light wear. Overall height 14.9 cm. Condition II