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2500
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$11,500.00
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INCREDIBLE AMERRUSS BLADE ART SERPENT DAGGER WITH SCABBARD AND CASE. SN NSN. This exceptionally fine handmade creation by this design studio (AmeRRuss), founded by artisan Joseph Shnayder and bladesmith, J. D. Smith, combines shimmering, intricately patterned 7-3/4″ full tang Damascus double edged blade with intricately filed and shaped Damascus crossguard in jewel encrusted (diamond and garnet) silver mounts, with carved diamond patterned African blackwood grip. Heavy solid silver handwrought scabbard of interlaced sculpted serpents with pairs on each side having heads emblazoned with sparkling ruby eyes. Acanthus engraved blade guards are diamond studded. Teardrop shaped garnets are at tip. Materials used, as listed by the makers, include Blade: 15N20, 1084 steels, and modified “Turkish ribbon” core, high density “WS” edges. Silver: 350 grams/ 11.29 oz. Rubies: 8 round faceted 0.64 carats total. Diamonds: 159 round brilliant 6.43 carats total. Garnets: 6 pear-shaped Mozambique cabochon. Handle: African blackwood. This fine creation is housed in red velvet, satin and tan, leather-lined case. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new. One-of-a-Kind! 4-46357 MGM278 (10,000-20,000)
Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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. |