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 7 035
Lot 16
  • A Persian walrus ivory hilted Jambiya, 19th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 6 000 - 8 000
Selling Price
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ZAR 7 035
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About this Item

A Persian walrus ivory hilted Jambiya, 19th century
the curved double-edged blade decorated to the forte with gilt inlaid script, the scabbard with flattened brass fittings with stylised birds and worn red velvet section, the blade 26cm long; and a Persian silver-mounted Jambiya, early 20th century, with curved double-edged bade, the hilt embossed with birds and flowerheads, the scabbard embossed with a seated figure, deer, lion and a peacock, the sides applied with loop fittings, lacking tip of scabbard, the blade 18,5cm long

*This lot is not suitable for export

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