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A fine mameluke-hilted Indian saber made for a British officermid-19th century
8 June 2015, 10:00 PDT
San FranciscoSold for US$4,680 inc. premium
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A fine mameluke-hilted Indian saber made for a British officer
mid-19th century
mid-19th century
Curved 30 inch pattern welded blade inlaid with a gold cartouche translating O'Ali! Gilt brass-mounted hilt comprising cruciform guard molded with central floral panel on a beaded ground; spine chased and engraved with a repeating diamond pattern; elephant ivory grip scales, the two rivets with gilt brass washers, the lanyard aperture with gilt brass lining. Gilt brass scabbard deeply chased on both sides with a design of scrolling floral tendrils within a diamond border; one side with the figure of a lion below the throat, the placement possibly indicating a left-handed user.
Condition: Blade showing a few patches of staining/light pitting. Hilt and scabbard retaining much gilt finish.
See Illustration
Condition: Blade showing a few patches of staining/light pitting. Hilt and scabbard retaining much gilt finish.
See Illustration
Footnotes
Note: Illustrated on page 68 of Arms of the Paladins, The Richard R. Wagner, Jr. Collection of Eastern Arms, by Oliver J. Pinchot.








