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Ornate and high quality mid-eastern dagger with original scabbard, marine ivory grip, 11-3/4" spea

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:875.00 USD
Ornate and high quality mid-eastern dagger  with original scabbard, marine ivory grip,  11-3/4  spea
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Ornate and high quality mid-eastern dagger with original scabbard, marine ivory grip, 11-3/4" spearpoint blade showing gold inlays on each side, with writing or calligraphy which appears to be different verses on eachside of the blade. The scabbard shows fine and heavy silver mounts that are beautifully decorated using a hand hammered and chased method. The top front of scabbard shows a Persian type lion entering a castle, stand of arms, the tip shows florals and cornucopia. The reverse of the throat shows mid-eastern buildings with crescent moons and flags. The balance of the decoration on throat and tip resemble the front. The wood body of thescabbard shows some of its stained velveteen cover. The condition is good to very good overall and would date this piece 1800-1880. This is a very fine dagger that was the property of a personage of importance or anoble. Est.: $1,750-$3,500