Ⓦ A RUSSIAN SILVER-MOUNTED SWORD (SHASQA), LATE 19TH CENTURY
Ⓦ A RUSSIAN SILVER-MOUNTED SWORD (SHASQA), LATE 19TH CENTURY
with slightly curved fullered blade double-edged towards the point (areas of pitting), retaining traces of etching at the forte, silver hilt of characteristic form including eared pommel and chased with scrolls, foliage and beadwork enriched with niello over its surface, complete with its scabbard mounts struck with silver marks and belt (worn)
84.5 cm; 33 ¼ in blade
Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020)
Part proceeds to benefit The Wallace Collection
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Ⓦ A RUSSIAN SILVER-MOUNTED SWORD (SHASQA), LATE 19TH CENTURY
with slightly curved fullered blade double-edged towards the point (areas of pitting), retaining traces of etching at the forte, silver hilt of characteristic form including eared pommel and chased with scrolls, foliage and beadwork enriched with niello over its surface, complete with its scabbard mounts struck with silver marks and belt (worn)
84.5 cm; 33 ¼ in blade
Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020)
Part proceeds to benefit The Wallace Collection
