A Mughal gem-set jade hilt with enamelled band, India, 19th century

the carved jade hilt of baluster form, set with foil-backed diamonds, rubies and coloured gemstones designed as floral stems, connected to the lobed jade chape decorated en-suite by a polychrome enamelled band with birds amidst foliage

Ex-collection Hubert Eaton (3 June, 1881–20 September, 1966). 

In good condition, in four parts with old restorations consolidating them, some stones possibly old replacements, the enamel opening for blade at underside of chappe bent and twisted, as viewed.
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Hubert Eaton, an American buisnessman is remembered for his conception of the cemetery as a 'memorial-park', re-designing the Forest Lawn Memorial-Park in Glendale.