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1756 - Children’s Scabbard, Quama
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Estimation
CHF 500 - 800 (€540 - 870)Sale fees
Children’s Scabbard, Quama Caucasus region, ca. 1850. Vessel made of polished buffalo horn with side plates gilded with floral motifs in the Koftgari style and three gilded handle rivets matching the design. The gilding is in very good overall condition. Double-edged blade (L 52 cm) with a long, tapered tip and three perfectly accentuated fuller grooves on each side. On the front, the first 9 cm of the outer fuller grooves are carved in a raised, beaded pattern. Two star-shaped smith’s marks are also located here. Wooden scabbard covered in black leather with a cutlery compartment on the back; inside is a pocket knife with a horn handle. Matching belt buckle with floral gold plating. With well-preserved leather suspension. L 67 cm, W 590 g.
Auction details
Decorative Arts | Online-Only Sales | Lots 1000–1766Auction house
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