August 18 & 19, 2020 Edged Weapons, Armor, & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/18/2020
Probably late 19th or early 20th century. The slightly curved blade has a 7" false edge and 2 partial fullers on each side. 1 side is engraved with a moon and 3 stars, as well as with some designs at ricasso, other side engraved with a sun in splendor and with other designs at ricasso. The traditional silver mounted hilt is decorated with niello designs and the 2-piece grip is of ivory. The black leather wrapped scabbard has 4 silver mounts with niello decoration and classic Russian motifs. CONDITION: Blade shows scattered areas of pitting and sharpening with a mostly brown surface. Engraving shows some wear. Hilt very good, showing a mostly pewter patina with some wear to niello designs. Scabbard very good, mounts retain a matching patina. DMG
Item Dimensions: Length: 38 - 3/4".