ANTIQUE ARMS, ARMOR AND MILITARY DECORATIONS

A SILVER-MOUNTED TIBETAN GEM-SET KNIFE, 19TH CEN.

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Start price: $100

Estimated price: $200 - $300

Buyer's premium:

Tibetan silver Lhatse knife, circa 1900. The ornate silver scabbard on this Lhatse Knife with natural red coral cabochons. The large Turquoise stone in the center and on the sides. The casing accents are of shagreen, or horse hide prepared in the classic Tibetan application. The scabbard has a ring with a chain. The blade is steel, a typical shape for such knives.

Dimensions: L: 6 11/16 in., (17 cm.)

Condition: Good, some patina and light rust on the blade and metal mounts.