A LARGE WATERED-STEEL AND GOLD-INLAID DAGGER (KARD) WITH MARINE-IVORY HILT, PERSIA, SAFAVID, 17TH/18TH CENTURY
A LARGE WATERED-STEEL AND GOLD-INLAID DAGGER (KARD) WITH MARINE-IVORY HILT, PERSIA, SAFAVID, 17TH/18TH CENTURY
the hilt with two marine-ivory grips, with gold-inlaid grip-strap featuring floral cartouches, the tapering watered-steel blade with flat back edge and gold-inlaid floral decoration at forte, swollen armour-piercing tip
42.2cm.
Condition Report:
The marine ivory grips with characteristic discoloration, some of original pins missing and some with green oxidisation, some ware along edges and abrasion, the mounts and blade with minor patches of oxidisation, sections of gold inlay missing and rubbed, 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."
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A LARGE WATERED-STEEL AND GOLD-INLAID DAGGER (KARD) WITH MARINE-IVORY HILT, PERSIA, SAFAVID, 17TH/18TH CENTURY
the hilt with two marine-ivory grips, with gold-inlaid grip-strap featuring floral cartouches, the tapering watered-steel blade with flat back edge and gold-inlaid floral decoration at forte, swollen armour-piercing tip
42.2cm.
Condition Report:
The marine ivory grips with characteristic discoloration, some of original pins missing and some with green oxidisation, some ware along edges and abrasion, the mounts and blade with minor patches of oxidisation, sections of gold inlay missing and rubbed, 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."
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