Auctions Imperial Arms and Armor 2015

Wrought entirely of steel, the hilt inlaid in silver overall with vinework, the chiseled blade showing an active wootz pattern. In its velvet-covered

The characteristic wooden haft hollowed for darts, a spearhead lashed to the end with rattan as is typical. With its wooden sheath. Mid 20th century.

Adapted from the French M1874 M80 Gras rifle, native-restocked with characteristic crescent butt in walnut with mother of pearl inlays and punchwork.

Comprising 28 nielloed silver mounts of typical form and 30 Ottoman brass mounts, primarily buckles. Mid19th and early 20th century. Some wear. Overa

With applied spherical butt and engraved iron mounts. Barrel with silver inlay work. Mid 19th century. Worn overall. Overall length 146.5 cm. Conditi

With well-carved wood handle and sheath of characteristic for, the long, handforged blade well edged. First half of the 20th century. Overall length

With brass and white metal mounts, wood grip and heirloom blade. Mid 20th century. Minor wear. Overall length 41.5 cm. Condition II

The grip of alternating segments of walrus and green-stained horn, with brass spacers. Single-edged blade in its brass-covered wooden sheath. 19th ce

The first quite large, with carved hardwood grip and silver mounts, the double-edged blade with pronounced curve at the tip. The second with carved ha

Of robust form, with carved hardwood stock and brass furniture. With well-made lock, the barrel engraved at the breach. Early 19th century. Some wear