AUCTIONS IMPERIAL ARMS & ARMOR 2014

The finely-carved horn grip characteristic of Trabzon work, with superbly engraved, nielloed and gilded ferrule.The heavy, bifullered blade with stron

With rattan-bound wooden grip and native-wrought single-edged blade.In its scabbard with applied bands.Late 19th century. Light wear. Overall length 5

Of characteristic form, with rhino grip terminating in a broad, hooked pommel, the iron guard with rolled quillons and recurved knucklebow. The single

Forged entirely of steel, the grip and scabbard with etched motifs depicting Persian heroes amongst vinework.Fitted with an unusual triple blade, the

Of typical Montagnard form with angled butt, the stock of figured hardwood, the barrel likely Chinese workmanship, retained by a number of brass and s

A rare type, the hardwood fullstock elaborately inlaid with studs in geometrical patterns, the lock of European type. Octagonal barrel with swamped mu

Igorot People, the heavy, barbed head handforged, with iron ferrule and rattan and cane-wrapped sections to tapering hardwood haft. Late 19th century.

Typical of the supports affected by mendicants who were often seated for long periods, likewise useful as a mace and musket-rest.Forged entirely of st

The massive steel head chiseled overall with floral work and the Hindu god Krishna flanked by two gopis, all inlaid in brass within pavilions topped b

Likely Taiwanese, of carved horn, with painted bands. The cap acts as a measure. On its hide sling.Mid-19th century.Worn, leather torn.Overall length