ARABIC GOLD AND SILVER MOUNTED SWORD.

ARABIC GOLD AND SILVER MOUNTED SWORD. 30″ Broad double fullered blade with punched-in lunate decoration on back, is stamped “E NoE NoN E” in each fuller on left side. Bottom left fuller is engraved with about 10″ of Arabic script. Blade is hafted with green horn embellished with woven gold wire at grip, and beaten gold decorations, a circle with raised relief six petaled flower, and fluted and beaded cap. (Acid test positive for gold) Four pointed star shaped cast and chased silver guard has gold lozenge central decoration and caps to cross guard. A silver chain with lock pin hangs from bottom guard. Green velvet covered wooden scabbard is overlaid with pierced and heavily scroll engraved silver, and suspended by two octagonal rings. Mounts under rings are decorated with embossed gold lozenges, which also test positive for gold. An old leather silver-mounted and embroidered band is attached to front ring. SIZE: Overall length 39-1/4″ PROVENANCE: Descended in the Oldman family. Possibly a gift from the Sultan of Oman. CONDITION: Very fine. Blade appears to have been broken near handle, and forge welded and riveted back together, some silver overlay of grip peeled back at time of repair. Blade will not enter scabbard completely. All metal decoration has been brightly polished and lacquered, so as to remain bright. Velvet shows some deterioration and slight soiling through piercings in silver. Leather band attached to front ring is quite tender. 9-25261 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 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.

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	3207	$0.00	ARABIC GOLD AND SILVER MOUNTED SWORD. 30″ Broad double fullered blade with punched-in lunate decoration on back, is stamped “E NoE NoN E” in each fuller on left side. Bottom left fuller is engraved with about 10″ of Arabic script. Blade is hafted with green horn embellished with woven gold wire at grip, and beaten gold decorations, a circle with raised relief six petaled flower, and fluted and beaded cap. (Acid test positive for gold) Four pointed star shaped cast and chased silver guard has gold lozenge central decoration and caps to cross guard. A silver chain with lock pin hangs from bottom guard. Green velvet covered wooden scabbard is overlaid with pierced and heavily scroll engraved silver, and suspended by two octagonal rings. Mounts under rings are decorated with embossed gold lozenges, which also test positive for gold. An old leather silver-mounted and embroidered band is attached to front ring. SIZE: Overall length 39-1/4″ PROVENANCE: Descended in the Oldman family. Possibly a gift from the Sultan of Oman. CONDITION: Very fine. Blade appears to have been broken near handle, and forge welded and riveted back together, some silver overlay of grip peeled back at time of repair. Blade will not enter scabbard completely. All metal decoration has been brightly polished and lacquered, so as to remain bright. Velvet shows some deterioration and slight soiling through piercings in silver. Leather band attached to front ring is quite tender. 9-25261 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 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.

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