197 - A KARD DAGGER WITH CURVED SILVER SHEATH AND CHATELAINE TOOL SET, 19TH CENTURY

A KARD DAGGER WITH CURVED SILVER SHEATH AND CHATELAINE TOOL SET, 19TH CENTURY A Persian or Ottoman kard dagger kept in a slightly unusual silver sheath shaped similarly to that of a jambiya. Hanging from a ring on the sheath is a chained chatelaine with multiple small tools, including a hook, pick, ear spoon, tweezers, and iron stylus. The grip of the dagger is faceted, with eight sides that have been decorated with alternating chased foliate patterns and fine beadwork. Iran or Turkey, 19th century. Dimensions: L: 9 1/4 in., (23.5 cm.) Condition: The sheath and tools are in very good condition, with minor dents and surface wear consistent with age. Blade is well attached, though heavily pitted. 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.