AN EXCEPTIONAL VIETNAMESE PRESENTATION SILVER MOUNTED KIEM

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Start price: $1,500

Estimated price: $2,500 - $3,000

Buyer's premium: 25%

Sales Tax: On buyer's premium only

A 19th century Vietnamese sword (keim) with repousse silver mounts, turtle shell scabbard and large solid elephant hilt. Straight double-edged blade with hand-forged steel pattern well visible. Silver mounts retail part of the original gilt. Overall the sword is in very good condition with a crack on the turtle shell. Ca. 1850.

Dimensions: L: 41 in., (104 cm.)

Condition: Very good

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