Lot 25
  • 25

A DISPLAY OF EUROPEAN AND ORIENTAL ARMS AND ARMOUR, PERSIA, INDIA, AND TURKEY, 18TH AND 19TH CENTURY |

Estimate
7,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description

  • 151 x 162 cm ; 59 1/2  x 64 in.
comprising a 'Kulah Khud' helmet, inscribed and dated, gilt decoration, an axe, a mace, a trident, three spears, a jade-hilted sword with inscribed blade, a 'yataghan' with marine-ivory hilt and inscribed blade, two 'katars' (thrust-daggers), two gilt-decorated plate armours, a central chain-mail shirt, on a velvet panel hanging

Condition

Important métal Corrosion Accidents with chips to the chain-maille Accidents with chips to the yatagan hilt 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."