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A Caucasian silver dagger (kindjal) and scabbard, Dagestan, Kubachi, circa 1900
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- steel and silver
the steel hilt inlaid with silver entwined split-arabesques with gilt detail, straight double-edged blade with central-ridge and gold-overlaid mark, the scabbard with en-suite silver decoration, the other side revealing leather-covered wood interior
Condition
In overall good condition, the blade with very light scratches and very minor marks of oxidisation, the hilt and scabbard also in good condition, the tip of the scabbard with minor scratch, 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
A very similar all-steel inlaid with silver dagger is published in R. Hales, Islamic and Oriental Arms and Armour: A Lifetime's Passion, London, 2013, p.103, no.254.