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Ⓐ A COORG KNIFE (AYDA KATTI), A NEPALESE RAM DAO AND A GLAIVE

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Ⓐ A COORG KNIFE (AYDA KATTI), LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY, A NEPALESE RAM DAO AND A GLAIVE, 19TH CENTURY

the first with broad hatchet-shaped blade formed with a sharp curved inner edge, widening at the forte and inlaid with a slender panel of engraved brass scrollwork, recessed rectangular ricasso inlaid with a pair of matching slender panels, horn hilt of characteristic form with a stepped brass moulding at the base, with semi-circular panels retaining a single brass crescentic inlay (the other three missing), and pear-shaped pommel with a large decorative brass washer top and bottom; the second with curved blade formed with a single edge on the inner face, inlaid with brass wrigglework and an eye on each face, and hardwood grip; and the third with tall curved blade formed with a curled tip, engraved on each face with a stylised dragon, and the back-edge formed with a short spur

the first: 29.2 cm; 11 ½ in blade

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Property from the Anthony Dove Collection (1938-2021)

Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

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Ⓐ A COORG KNIFE (AYDA KATTI), LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY, A NEPALESE RAM DAO AND A GLAIVE, 19TH CENTURY

the first with broad hatchet-shaped blade formed with a sharp curved inner edge, widening at the forte and inlaid with a slender panel of engraved brass scrollwork, recessed rectangular ricasso inlaid with a pair of matching slender panels, horn hilt of characteristic form with a stepped brass moulding at the base, with semi-circular panels retaining a single brass crescentic inlay (the other three missing), and pear-shaped pommel with a large decorative brass washer top and bottom; the second with curved blade formed with a single edge on the inner face, inlaid with brass wrigglework and an eye on each face, and hardwood grip; and the third with tall curved blade formed with a curled tip, engraved on each face with a stylised dragon, and the back-edge formed with a short spur

the first: 29.2 cm; 11 ½ in blade

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Property from the Anthony Dove Collection (1938-2021)

Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

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