A LARGE KHYBER KNIFE; A TURKISH YATAGHAN; AN


A LARGE KHYBER KNIFE; A TURKISH YATAGHAN; AN INDIAN SWORD; AN AFRICAN DAGGER AND A POWDER-FLASK, 19TH CENTURY the first with broad tapering blade of watered steel, formed with a reinforced back-edge, steel hilt comprising moulded ferrule, back-strap fitted with a small eye at the pommel, and a pair of banded horn grip-scales, in its leather-covered wooden scabbard with large silver chape, locket and middle band, the last with a single ring for suspension; the second with curved blade stamped with a mark (rusted), the lower portion encased in chased silver (worn), and a pair of horn grip-scales; the third with curved fullered blade, iron stirrup-guard, two small bone grip-scales, in its leather-covered wooden scabbard with large steel mounts (now in two pieces) the fourth with polished steel blade, encased with engraved German silver at the forte, German silver-mounted hardwood hilt, in its scabbard decorated en suite; and the fourth with copper body and brass graduated nozzle the first: 55cm; 21 3/4in blade (5)


SIMILAR AUCTION ITEMS