15 Nov 2010
10:00 PST
San Francisco
Antique Arms and Armor, Sporting Guns, and Aviation Memorabilia
Back to auction 18400
Antique Arms and Armor, Sporting Guns, and Aviation Memorabilia
Back to auction 18400
An Indian tulwar
probably late 18th century
probably late 18th century
Slender, curved showing a faint mechanical Damascus pattern overall. Tulwar hilt of typical form, the crossguard with applied shell on one side and decorated overall in silver overlay with a design of banding and large blossoms. Leather-covered scabbard.
Condition: Blade showing some wear, minor nicks and areas of light pitting. Hilt with some minor losses to silver decoration.
Condition: Blade showing some wear, minor nicks and areas of light pitting. Hilt with some minor losses to silver decoration.
Sold for
US$ 468
inc. premium
Category: Arms and Armour
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