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Lot 5003Y

A Moroccan nimcha
19th century

8 June 2015, 10:00 PDT
San Francisco

Sold for US$936 inc. premium

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A Moroccan nimcha
19th century

Slightly curved 32 inch European blade with 25 inch fuller below the spine and engraved at the forte with panels of scrolling strapwork, C-scrolls and a panoply of arms. Hilt of familiar form, the steel guard comprising three quillons and a squared knucklebow extending from the quillon block, all with teardrop finials and decorated in gold overlay with floral meander and inscribed panels. One-piece rhino horn grip; silver ferrule molded with scrollwork highlighted by green and black pigment. Velour-covered scabbard, the long silver mounts with chased floral panels enclosed by rocker-engraved bands and bearing hallmarks, probably Fez.
Condition: Blade with mottled patina showing patches of light pitting. Guard showing wear to gilt decoration. Grip with considerable wear and scuffing. Scabbard mounts with few light marks, the velour probably replaced.
See Illustration

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Provenance: Richard R. Wagner, Jr. Collection. Illustrated on page 80 of Arms of the Paladins, The Richard R. Wagner, Jr. Collection of Fine Eastern Weapons by Oliver S. Pinchot.

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