99 - A TRANSCAUCASIAN KINDJAL DAGGER WITH SILVER INLAY, 19TH CENTURY

A TRANSCAUCASIAN KINDJAL DAGGER WITH SILVER INLAY, 19TH CENTURY This kindjal dagger is adorned with silver damascene across the scabbard and hilt, as well as silver inlay at the forte of the blade. The central section of the scabbard is overlaid with fabric which has faded due to age but is still extant. There is a thin rectangular rib with silver damascene that reinforces the back of the central section of the scabbard. The scabbard is tipped with an oblong pyramidal finial. Transcaucasia, 19th Century. Dimensions: L: 26 in. (66.04 cm.); Condition: Overall condition is good. The blade shows a few dark spots. The silver inlay is well preserved on steel mounts and the blade. The scabbard fabric has faded but it is original. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.