ANTIQUE ARMS, ARMOR AND MILITARY DECORATIONS

A RUSSIAN COSSACK SHASHKA SWORD, 19TH CEN.

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Start price: $500

Estimated price: $750 - $1,000

Buyer's premium:

The Caucasian shashka with scabbard, 19th century. Blade of slight curvature with one fuller on each side with engraving in the form of a bird and crosses (imitation of images on older European blades). The horn handle is secured with three rivets. Wooden scabbard covered with leather with a brass throat fitting.

Dimensions: L: 32 1/2 in., (82 cm.)

Condition: Good, scabbard was restored.