AUCTION 29: MILITARY ORDERS, DECORATIONS, ARMS AND ARMOR

Lot 355:

A CAUCASIAN SILVER-MOUNTED SHASHKA SWORD, 19TH CEN.

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Start price: $2,000

Estimated price: $3,000 - $4,000

Buyer's premium: 27%

Sales Tax: On buyer's premium only

A silver-mounted galloon, niello-finished shashka. The blade is slightly curved with two fullers on each side. The pommel is of silver in a suite to the scabbard mounts.The scabbard appears to be restored.The Caucasus, late 19th century.

Dimensions: L: 36 in., (91.4 cm.)