The Andrew Newall Collection of Weapons and The Vyvyan Myerson Collection of Cut-Steel and Cutlery
Online-Only Auction, 6 - 18 October 2021
Session One
Lot Estimate
ZAR 10 000 - 12 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 11 725
About this Item
A Mughal dagger, 18th/19th century
the bone hilt finely carved with floral motifs terminating in a goat's head inset with coloured stones around the eyes, nose and mouth, the steel blade finely watered with the forte decorated on both sides with a cartouche of overlaid gold koftgari scrollwork, one side with additional inscription cartouche, the scabbard covered in red silk, two stones replaced, the blade 26,5cm long