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Indian Tulwar Iron Sword Hilt Pair Indian Tulwar Iron Sword Hilt Pair Indian Tulwar Iron Sword Hilt Pair
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LOT 1138

Indian Tulwar Iron Sword Hilt Pair

19TH CENTURY A.D.

7 - 7 1/4 in. (528 grams total, 18-18.5 cm).

Both with lozenge-section quillon block, shaped langet and scalloped grip, quillon with discoid terminals; one with knuckle guard with conical terminal. [2, No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance.

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LOT 1138

Indian Tulwar Iron Sword Hilt Pair

Sold for (Inc. bp): £33

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