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A CEYLONESE SILVER-MOUNTED DAGGER (PIHA KAETTA), 18TH CENTURY
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A CEYLONESE SILVER-MOUNTED DAGGER (PIHA KAETTA), 18TH CENTURY with iron blade of flattened-triangular section formed with a fuller along the back-edge, the lower portion of the blade applied with silver-encrusted scrollwork and enclosed by silver-plated brass decorated with traditional foliage and flowers extending from a brass ferrule en suite, carved hardwood grip retained by three pairs of brass rivets, two pairs with decorative silver washers, and pommel cap decorated en suite; in its wooden scabbard with large silver locket decorated with a band of scrollwork at the top 18.0 cm; 7 1/8 in blade
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A CEYLONESE SILVER-MOUNTED DAGGER (PIHA KAETTA), 18TH CENTURY with iron blade of flattened-triangular section formed with a fuller along the back-edge, the lower portion of the blade applied with silver-encrusted scrollwork and enclosed by silver-plated brass decorated with traditional foliage and flowers extending from a brass ferrule en suite, carved hardwood grip retained by three pairs of brass rivets, two pairs with decorative silver washers, and pommel cap decorated en suite; in its wooden scabbard with large silver locket decorated with a band of scrollwork at the top 18.0 cm; 7 1/8 in blade
Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria
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Lots: 1-299
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25 Blythe Road
London
W14 0PD
United Kingdom
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Thomas Del Mar Ltd is happy to provide a list of recommended fine art shippers and couriers upon request. Buyers are reminded that it is their responsibility to comply with UK export regulations and with any local import requirements.The display mounts used in the catalogue and sale exhibition, including armour stands and mannequins, may be made available to the successful buyer of the relevant lot. Please contact us for prices and further details.
