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
  • An Arabian Jambiya, early 20th century
  • An Arabian Jambiya, early 20th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 5 000 - 7 000
Auction Catalogue

About this Item

An Arabian Jambiya, early 20th century the dark wooden hilt applied with nine large silver bosses, the plain blade with slight curve, the scabbard applied with rows of silver beads, rope-twist bands and sections, the blade 21cm long; and a Berber Jambiya, circa 1900, the hilt with silver decoration to the front applied with a pair of mounted with pyramid-shaped scrollwork and engraved brass panel, the blade of typical shape, the scabbard similarly decorated and applied with pierced handles, with old repairs, the blade 21,7cm long (2)


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