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

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ZAR 10 553
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  • A fine Sri Lankan (Ceylon) Piha Kaetta, circa 1800
  • A fine Sri Lankan (Ceylon) Piha Kaetta, circa 1800
  • A fine Sri Lankan (Ceylon) Piha Kaetta, circa 1800
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ZAR 7 000 - 9 000
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ZAR 10 553

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A fine Sri Lankan (Ceylon) Piha Kaetta, circa 1800
made for a person of high status, the grip of finely carved ivory applied with silver fittings, the forte with finely chased and pierced scrolling foliage, the blade carved with a long pierced scrolling vine bordered by gilt-line inlay, the back and sides finely decorated, with a ribbed silver scabbard, some splits to scabbard, the blade 21,5cm long

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