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19TH CENTURY
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A NORTH INDIAN KHYBER KNIFE
19TH CENTURY
With characteristic single-edged blade engraved and gilt with a hunting scene over much of the length of one face and with a series of animals pursued by a tiger on the other, the base decorated with panels of gold koftgari scrolling flowers, the pattern continuing over the hilt, and fitted with ivory grip-scales (koftgari rubbed)
16½in (42cm) blade
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With characteristic single-edged blade engraved and gilt with a hunting scene over much of the length of one face and with a series of animals pursued by a tiger on the other, the base decorated with panels of gold koftgari scrolling flowers, the pattern continuing over the hilt, and fitted with ivory grip-scales (koftgari rubbed)
16½in (42cm) blade
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.