The Andrew Newall Collection of Weapons and The Vyvyan Myerson Collection of Cut-Steel and Cutlery

Online-Only Auction, 6 - 18 October 2021

Session One

Sold for

ZAR 11 725
Lot 12
  • A Mughal dagger, 18th/19th century
  • A Mughal dagger, 18th/19th century
  • A Mughal dagger, 18th/19th century
  • A Mughal dagger, 18th/19th century
  • A Mughal dagger, 18th/19th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 10 000 - 12 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 11 725
Auction Catalogue

About this Item

A Mughal dagger, 18th/19th century the bone hilt finely carved with floral motifs terminating in a goat's head inset with coloured stones around the eyes, nose and mouth, the steel blade finely watered with the forte decorated on both sides with a cartouche of overlaid gold koftgari scrollwork, one side with additional inscription cartouche, the scabbard covered in red silk, two stones replaced, the blade 26,5cm long


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