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LOT 2042
Indonesian Iron Sword with Carved Wooden Handle in Scabbard
JAVA, 19TH CENTURY A.D.
28 1/4 in. (755 grams, 72 cm).
Comprising: curved single-edged blade with thick back and scooped tip; curved grip with bell-shaped guard and repoussé sleeve with floral detailing; wooden core carved at the open end to represent dense foliage in detailed openwork with recurved finial; wooden scabbard with sheet metal sleeve and ornamented frog to match the grip.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of Mr Carlos Bahamonde, Manchester, UK.
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LOT 2042
Indonesian Iron Sword with Carved Wooden Handle in Scabbard
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£100 (EUR 116; USD 135) +BP*
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Opening Bid: £500
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Opening Bid: £5
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Opening Bid: £250
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London gentleman's collection, 1970-1990s, by descent.
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