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A Persian Pocket-Knife, And A Pair Of Persian ScissorsBoth 19th Century
30 November 2011, 10:30 GMT
London, KnightsbridgeSold for £725 inc. premium
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Find your local specialistA Persian Pocket-Knife, And A Pair Of Persian Scissors
Both 19th Century
Both 19th Century
The first with finely watered single-edged blade damascened in gold over half its length on both sides with foliage inhabited by a bird, one side above a hare, and on the other above a panel of Arabic calligraphy, rounded bone grip-scales, and silver loop for suspension; the second formed as a long beaked bird, hinged together, the brass washers of the hinge forming the eyes, and decorated overall with silver-damascened foliage and scrollwork (2)
14.5 cm. blade and 19.5 cm.
14.5 cm. blade and 19.5 cm.








