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A magnificent Nimcha sabre, of exceptional craftsmanship, in…
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A magnificent Nimcha sabre, of exceptional craftsmanship, in…
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Estimate
€900 - €1,200
Voluntary lot
Description
A magnificent Nimcha sabre, of exceptional craftsmanship, intended for a dignitary or high-ranking figure; featuring a slightly curved blade measuring 800 mm, with three parallel fullers and a flat back, a star-shaped hallmark at the heel, a light-coloured horn hilt and a steel guard with three quillons
curving forwards and a guard branch; the whole richly nielloed with gilded decoration, heliotrope rivet button; superb silver-plated scabbard entirely engraved with arabesques and
small flowers, three ornate rings, BE-TBE, total length 975 mm, North Africa/Morocco, 19th century.
EXPERT: Mr Hervé MATOUS
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ID: 88411824
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