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Lot 374
An Unusual Russian DaggerMid-19th Century, Probably Tula
28 July 2010, 14:00 BST
London, Knightsbridge£3,000 - £4,000
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Mid-19th Century, Probably Tula
Mid-19th Century, Probably Tula
With finely etched twist tapering double-edged blade with double central fuller over most of its length on each side, the forte on both sides struck with pseudo-Arabic bladesmith's mark, steel hilt comprising ovoidal basal mounts with fluted borders, and swelling grip with horse-head pommel chased overall in imitation of hide, the latter formed in the round with prominent ears and engraved mane, in original steel scabbard brightly etched overall with foliage involving a scene of the chase along one side, locket mounts en suite with the hilt, and button terminal (some rust patination)
26.8 cm. blade
26.8 cm. blade








