AUCTION 50: ANTIQUE MILITARIA, FALL 2024

AN UNUSUALLY LARGE CHINESE TROUSSE TRAVELING SET, 18TH CENTURY

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Start price: $200

Estimated price: $300 - $400

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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.

China, 18th/19th century.

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

Condition: The scabbard shows minor scratches. The shagreen leather has a few chips.