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A HORSE HEAD-HILTED SWORD (SHAMSHIR) AND SCABBARD, PROBABLY KUTCH, INDIA, 19TH CENTURY |
估價
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
招標截止
描述
- 88cm.
the gilt copper hilt shaped as a horse's head with knopped quillons, set with foil backed colourful stones in a floral design on a punched ground, with curved single-edged steel blade, with fabric-covered wood scabbard set with gilt-copper mounts carved with floral motifs and two suspension hooks
Condition
The hilt with some rubbing to gilding revealing copper, stones with foil-backing, the blade with patches of erosion and minor nicks to edge of blade, the scabbard with worn, discolored textile, some wear and minor dents to mounts, 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."