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 attractive Arabian silver-mounted saif, late 19th century
  • An attractive Arabian silver-mounted saif, late 19th century


Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 12 000 - 15 000
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About this Item

An attractive Arabian silver-mounted saif, late 19th century
the whole with etched decoration, the scabbard with applied twin fish decoration to either side, small repair to the bottom section of quillion 'cross', minor dents, minor damage, the single edge blade 72,5cm long


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