A rare Persian child's shamshir
late 18th/early 19th century
late 18th/early 19th century
Slender, curved 22 inch blade showing a fine watered pattern. Steel guard of traditional form with gold overlaid floral scrollwork. Grip with bone gripscales, the spine decorated en suite to guard.
Condition: Fine blade showing some light spotting along edge. Guard and hilt with wear to gold decoration. Grips with minor chipping along edges and possibly period replacements.
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Condition: Fine blade showing some light spotting along edge. Guard and hilt with wear to gold decoration. Grips with minor chipping along edges and possibly period replacements.
See Illustration
Sold for
US$ 1,638
inc. premium
Category: Arms and Armour
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