Bidspirit auction | Great Quality 18th-19th C. Qajar
Great Quality 18th-19th C. Qajar Dynasty Persian Dagger of Seldom Encountered Pattern. Fine Gold Inlaid Wootz Blade & Chiseled Steel Wootz M - Great Quality 18th-19th C. Qajar Dynasty Persian Dagger of Seldom Encountered Pattern. Fine Gold Inlaid Wootz Blade & Chiseled Steel Wootz Mounts. A Highly unusual and unique Persian dagger, dating from the 18th to early 19th century, of very substantial size, having a massive wooden grip with two Wootz steel side plates decorated with chiseled ornaments and animals as well as gold Koftgari scrolls. Mounted with a large and sturdy blade of unique configuration, showing extensive gold inlaid panels of floral and geometric motives with Islamic calligraphy on both sides, the rest of the blade showing fine watered patterns of famous Persian Black Wootz damascus steel. Solid and intact overall on this fascinating and very high quality Islamic weapon. Overall : 14 3/8” Blade : 9 1/8” Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at info@sofedesignauctions.com. ***All lots are sold as-is and where is. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, and SOFE AUCTIONS does not give refunds. SOFE AUCTIONS ARE PLEASED TO OFFER IN-HOUSE PACKAGING AND SHIPPING SERVICES. PACKAGING SERVICE ONLY: start at $25 and up depending on item/s. Available IN-HOUSE shipping is within the USA of small, medium, semi-large, NON-FRAGILE items. SOFE WON'T ship items in glass frames. After paying for your item/s please call us at 469-268-1177, or email us at info@sofedesignauctions.com to request a quote. All item/s will be shipped via UPS or FedEx, FULLY insured, unless insurance declined in writing by the buyer. SOFE AUCTIONS does not use USPS. We do have a list of suggested third-party shippers. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.