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A large Qajar sword (shamshir) with watered-steel blade signed Asadullah, with scabbard, Persia, 18th century
Estimate
18,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- steel, silver, velvet covered wood scabbard
the slightly curved watered-steel blade with flat back edge, two gold inscriptions in cartouches along both faces of the blade, engraved medallions near forte with maker's name, the silver hilt tooled with floral designs on a gilt background, with velvet-covered wooden scabbard with two silver suspension bands and mount with gilt decoration
Condition
In fairly good condition, very minor oxidisation to blade, some scratches and rubbing to gilding and decoration on hilt, the scabbard with ware to velvet and oxidisation and rubbing to metal mounts, it is possible that one of the inscriptions may have been added as a later addition, 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
inscriptions
In the cartouche: 'Sarkar Nawwab Amir Khan Bahadur'
In gold:
'Your magnificence is worth ten ashrafi (referring to the name of a gold coin), do you really know it?
This Isfahani sword is like a killer lightning'
In relief:
'Work of Asadullah'
'O the Judge of [all] needs!'
In the cartouche: 'Sarkar Nawwab Amir Khan Bahadur'
In gold:
'Your magnificence is worth ten ashrafi (referring to the name of a gold coin), do you really know it?
This Isfahani sword is like a killer lightning'
In relief:
'Work of Asadullah'
'O the Judge of [all] needs!'