RUSSIAN COSSACK GEORGIAN SHASHQA, EARLY 20TH. CENTURY.

RUSSIAN COSSACK GEORGIAN SHASHQA, EARLY 20TH. CENTURY. Scabbard leather covered with original thick gold color and banded cloth at the throat, single carrying ring and no other mounts as is correct for this type saber, this ring matches the hilt which is gilted silver filigreed and beaded, having nielloed bands and plaques. 30 1/4″ blade with two narrow and one broad grooves each side. 5″ panel etched with foliage near the hilt with the name “OCMANU” most celebrated blade smith from the area at that time, the other side etched with foliage, eagle and deeply stamped with the same name. CONDITION: Blade edge has been lightly sharpened, one shallow chip near the hilt and has some minor light rust blemishes otherwise excellent. 4-31774 GA12 (3,000-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1458	$4,600.00	RUSSIAN COSSACK GEORGIAN SHASHQA, EARLY 20TH. CENTURY. Scabbard leather covered with original thick gold color and banded cloth at the throat, single carrying ring and no other mounts as is correct for this type saber, this ring matches the hilt which is gilted silver filigreed and beaded, having nielloed bands and plaques. 30 1/4″ blade with two narrow and one broad grooves each side. 5″ panel etched with foliage near the hilt with the name “OCMANU” most celebrated blade smith from the area at that time, the other side etched with foliage, eagle and deeply stamped with the same name. CONDITION: Blade edge has been lightly sharpened, one shallow chip near the hilt and has some minor light rust blemishes otherwise excellent. 4-31774 GA12 (3,000-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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