A MUGHAL GEM-SET ROCK CRYSTAL-HILTED DAGGER AND SCABBARD, INDIA, 18TH CENTURY
A MUGHAL GEM-SET ROCK CRYSTAL-HILTED DAGGER AND SCABBARD, INDIA, 18TH CENTURY
the double-edged steel blade with swollen tip, koftgari decoration near forte, the rock-crystal hilt set with gemstones in gold settings designed as flowering plants, with velvet-covered wood scabbard
42.5cm.
Condition Report:
The diamonds rose-cut, gems mostly foil-backed, one or two very slight minor chips near settings, the hilt with some slight abrasion and oxidisation, slight rubbing to gilding, the scabbard with very slight wear, 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."
Provenance:
Ex-collection General Pierre Bordes (1870-1943), Governor-general of Algeria.
Ex-private collection, France, first half 20th century.
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A MUGHAL GEM-SET ROCK CRYSTAL-HILTED DAGGER AND SCABBARD, INDIA, 18TH CENTURY
the double-edged steel blade with swollen tip, koftgari decoration near forte, the rock-crystal hilt set with gemstones in gold settings designed as flowering plants, with velvet-covered wood scabbard
42.5cm.
Condition Report:
The diamonds rose-cut, gems mostly foil-backed, one or two very slight minor chips near settings, the hilt with some slight abrasion and oxidisation, slight rubbing to gilding, the scabbard with very slight wear, 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."
Provenance:
Ex-collection General Pierre Bordes (1870-1943), Governor-general of Algeria.
Ex-private collection, France, first half 20th century.
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