Auctions Imperial Arms and Armor 2015

With horn grips, the massive blade engraved at the forte and tapering continuously to the tip. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard. Early 20th cent

Carved of a single piece of teak with good patina, with vinework motifs overall. Retains its original strap. Latter 19th century. Some wear. Overall l

The silver-mounted hilt with bands of filigree and elephant grip. Well-forged, single-edged blade. In its filigreed silver-covered wooden sheath. Firs

With carved wooden and aluminum mounts, the blade with multiple waves. In its wooden scabbard mounted en suite with the hilt. Mid 20th century. Losses

Carved of hardwood in typical form, and well-incised with characteristic motifs. First half of the 20th century. Light wear. Overall length 47 cm. Co

With characteristic steel hilt, the kopis-form blade finely chiseled overall in vinework motifs with fighting elephants. Latter 19th century. Light we

The forged steel head with punchwork scrolling, the brass haft struck with birdseye talismans, terminating in a handle with bone and horn grips likewi

With faceted steel pommel cap and guard, and wooden grips with remains of leather covering. The robust, lightly curved and single-edged blade engraved

A massive example, with characteristic hooked horn grips elaborately studded overall, the straight, tapering blade with raised, chamfered edge. In its

The leather horn and brass box with incised designs, the striker with hide tinder pocket. 19th century. Overall wear. Overall length of the longest 18