Fine Arms, Armour, Spanish Colonial & African
By Scollard Auctions
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Oct 29, 2024
Brea, California, United States
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Fine auction featuring a wide array of high end pieces including edged weapons, antique firearms, antique armour and armour parts from the Higgins Museum, some amazing Spanish Colonial examples including life size santos, antique Chinese, Persian and Islamic pottery, stone and metal work as well as a collection of authentic antique African pieces from a distinguished Beverly Hills collection.
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LOT 44:
Mameluke Hilted Saber w/Mother of Pearl Grip
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Start price:
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3,000
Estimated price :
$6,000 - $9,000
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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sales tax: 7.75%
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Mameluke Hilted Saber w/Mother of Pearl Grip
Thoroughly triple acid etched blade with military motifs including flags, flora, coat of arms and trumpets throughout, heavily curved single edged blade. Crosspiece that is similar in style to the Turkish shamshir, heavily incised with leaf and floral detail throughout. Gilt brass mounts and exquisitely detailed scabbard. Size of blade 37 1/2" overall blade 31" L
Condition: Scabbard is loose, blade is patinated as shown, small old loss to mother of pearl grip.
