AUCTION # 33 ANTIQUE ARMS, ARMOR & DECORATIONS

A MAGNIFICIENT GILT-SILVER-MOUNTED CAUCASIAN KINDJAL DAGGER, 19 C.

Аукцион начнётся через __ дней и __ часов

Стартовая цена: $3,500

Оценочная стоимость: $5,500 - $6,000

Комиссия аукционного дома:

A magnificent silver-mounted and gilded dagger, Dagestan, late 19th century. The dagger is decorated with a very fine engraving. The silversmith jeweler who performed this work was a virtuoso in his field. A Caucasian edge weapon of this level of technique is very rare. On the back side of the scabbard, there are engraved Arabic letters: Sahib (the owner’s name) Ismail Hasan. The blade is marked with the maker’s name "Bazalai Ali" from the famous Bazalai Dynasty from Dagestan, the blade also has the date 313 (1313) Hijri — 1895. This dagger came from a sophisticated private collection in Europe.

Please note this lot will be shipped from Europe. Please allow extra time for shipping. The shipping charge will not differ from the domestic shipping.

Dimensions: L: 21 1/2 in., (54.5 cm.)

Condition: Perfect.