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AUCTION # 33 ANTIQUE ARMS, ARMOR & DECORATIONS
Lot 307:
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A gold damascened Persian war hammer, 19th century. An early weapon of a scarce type, designed for braking through helmets and lighter armor. With its well-forged steelhead of a thorn shape to one side and long strong hook to the other, all profusely inlaid with gold koftgari work. Mounted on its original fabric covered wood shaft with two large iron bolsters decorated en suite with the blade.
Dimensions: L: 24 5/8 in., (62.5 cm.)
Condition: Very good, inlay intact.
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