A mameluke sabre for light cavalry officers, circa 1850
A well-preserved, slightly curved wedge-shaped blade (slightly stained) with a ricasso and a double-edged point, both sides richly etched with trophies and scrollwork; on the quarter side at the ricasso. "Hawkes Moseley & Co. London / Manufacturers to the Queen". Iron hilt (darkened, stained) with smooth ivory grip scales (chip on the pommel) and two gilded decorative rosettes on each side. Iron scabbard (darkened, pitted, dents) with two movable carrying rings. Partially slightly damaged, shows signs of wear and age. Length 90 cm. CITES documents enclosed.
Attention: This lot can only be shipped within the European Union.
Condition: II -
A well-preserved, slightly curved wedge-shaped blade (slightly stained) with a ricasso and a double-edged point, both sides richly etched with trophies and scrollwork; on the quarter side at the ricasso. "Hawkes Moseley & Co. London / Manufacturers to the Queen". Iron hilt (darkened, stained) with smooth ivory grip scales (chip on the pommel) and two gilded decorative rosettes on each side. Iron scabbard (darkened, pitted, dents) with two movable carrying rings. Partially slightly damaged, shows signs of wear and age. Length 90 cm. CITES documents enclosed.
Attention: This lot can only be shipped within the European Union.
Condition: II -
