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A fine safavid sabre with watered steel kilij blade and scabbard, Persia, 18th Century
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- marine ivory and steel with leather scabbard
the curved blade with groove running at flat back edge, the ivory hilt with curved pommel and hanging quillons in the form of dragon-heads, decorated in gold overlay with floral scrolls, the blade with gold overlaid inscriptions within cartouches, the leather-covered wooden scabbard with two steel mounts with foliate motifs, old collection label and round plaque engraved '67' attached
Condition
In fairly good condition, some ware to ivory and rubbing to blade and cross-guard resulting in loss of gold overlay, ware to wooden scabbard consistent with age and use, as viewed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
inscriptions
The one in the oblong cartouche (rubbed and faded) could be the phrase: tawakkaltu ‘ala allah‘ / 'I put my trust in God’
Roundel: un-decipherable
The one in the oblong cartouche (rubbed and faded) could be the phrase: tawakkaltu ‘ala allah‘ / 'I put my trust in God’
Roundel: un-decipherable