AUCTION 43: ANTIQUE ARMS AND ARMOR

AN UNUSUAL LARGE CHINESE TROISSE TRAVELING SET, 18TH CEN.

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Start price: $300

Estimated price: $500 - $700

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This lot consists of two large knives with carved-bone grip scales, single-edged blades and an elaborate brass scabbard wrapped in green shagreen leather, equipped with two loose suspension rings.

This is a rare example of a trousse traveling knife.

Late 18th – early 19th cc.

L: 15 1/2 in., (39.5 cm.)

Condition: The scabbard shows minor scratches. The shagreeleathn er has a few chips.