Auctions Imperial Arms and Armor 2015

Of characteristic form, called a Bou Saadi, from the market town of Bou Saada in Central Algeria. The carved wooden grip with silver wire wrap and str

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

With horn grip and handwrought pattern-welded damascus blade. Late 19th century. Worn. Overall length 33 cm. Condition III

The steel grip and scabbard mounts elaborately inlaid with silver in geometrical motifs. With curved, double-edged blade inlaid en suite. Second half

Of rare type, the straight, fullered, double-edged and serrated blade with expanded ovate forte. The hilt of characteristic form with remains of silve

With hardwood handle and broad blade dated 1294 (1876/7 c.e.) Light wear. Overall length 26 cm. Condition II

Of leather, the individually-stitched pockets for paper cartridges covered by flaps embellished with tulip motifs and backed with colored leather. Wit

With characteristic wrought iron bifurcate pommel hung with brass bells. The handforged blade struck with typical marks. Late 19th century. Worn. Over

The finely carved grip of exotic hardwood terminating in a horse’s head rests upon a gilded mendak. The handforged, multi-waved blade of Beras Wutah

A large example, the obverse wrought entirely of engraved silver with enamel work. The curved blade with long back edge. Mid 19th century. Light wear.