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A sword (shamshir) with watered-steel blade signed 'Asadullah, Persia, with Deccani brass hilt, India, 18th century, with later scabbard
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- velvet covered wood, steel and metal hilt
- 101cm length
the faceted brass hilt with gently curving pommel leading to extended langet and spreading quillons with palmette terminals, the watered-steel blade with fullering and flat-back edge, inscription cartouches to forte 'bande ye- shah-e velayat 'abbas' and 'amal-e Asadullah', later velvet-covered wood scabbard with brass openwork chape
Condition
In good overall condition, points of terminals missing on quillons, light areas of patination to blade, scabbard with some ware to velvet, 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
bande ye-Shah-e velayat 'Abbas
'The servant of the King of Trusteeship 'Abbas'
'amal-e Asadullah
'The work of Asadullah'
bande ye-Shah-e velayat 'Abbas
'The servant of the King of Trusteeship 'Abbas'
'amal-e Asadullah
'The work of Asadullah'