Bidspirit auction | A PERSIAN SCIMITAR SWORD WITH

A PERSIAN SCIMITAR SWORD WITH GILT DAMASCUS STEEL BLADE, 18TH CENT. - A ceremonial Indian scimitar sword, Rajasthan, 18th century. With a superb Damascus steel blade with a yalman toward the tip. The blade is decorated with a complete rich gilding at the forte on both sides. The hilt is of steel, chased and gilded. The quillons are turned down and terminate in mythological creature heads. The original velvet-covered wooden scabbard and gilt steel mounts are decorated similarly to the engraved and chiseled steel hilt. Provenance: Berger Collection. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided. Dimensions: L: 35 5/8 in., (90.5 cm.) Condition: The sword appears to be in very good condition overall. The scabbard velvet shows signs of wear and use.