Lot 195
  • 195

Three Mughal Daggers, India, circa 18th century

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

the khanjar with slightly curved and double-sided steel blade, with a hilt of mottled black and white stone, pistol grip and rounded pommel, with leather-covered wooden scabbard; the curved watered-steel blade with a hilt of pale green stone, baluster-form grip, carved with a dense foliate ground; the long slender blade with a thin green hilt with scroll quillons, carved with floral motifs 

Condition

The first with well-used blade with light scoring and pitting overall, the point nicked and rounded, the hilt with wear and accretion overall, the scabbard with well worn tooled leather with splits, stains, losses, and some recent gluing to the wood frame; the second with blade secured with modern glue, the jade with some fritting at the hilt and some flaws overall, no breaks or restoration to the jade; the third with slightly tarnished and pitted blade, the jade with some fritting at the hilt and worn with handling, as viewed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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