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LOT 2037
Mahdi Arm Dagger with Sheath
SUDAN, LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY A.D.
7 3/4 in. (81 grams, 19.5 cm).
Comprising a waisted, leaf-shaped two-edged blade with incised detailing, carved wooden hilt with integral crossguard, end of the tang bent over at the top; leather sheath with moulded ribbing, twisted leather thong forming a thick suspension loop and leather-covered knop forming a chape. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of Peter Clayton, FCILIP, Dip, Arch, FSA, FRNS, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK; formed since the late 1950s.
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LOT 2037
Mahdi Arm Dagger with Sheath
Estimate £40 - 60€46 - 70 (for guidance only)$54 - 81 (for guidance only)
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Ex important collection of weaponry, London, UK, 1980-1990s. Accompanied by an academic paper by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato, dated 15 July 2019 and titled 'Eastern Roman Empire - Greek Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade (μεσαίον kακάβιον) 9th-11th century AD'.
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Brass Ceremonial Halberd Polearm
Late 19th-early 20th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Comprising: wooden haft with tapering end; heavy rectangular block with lozenge-section spike above, hook to rear and broad curved blade; screw fitting to tubular sleeve attached to the haft. 1.44 kg, 140 cm
From the private collection of Peter Clayton, FCILIP, Dip, Arch, FSA, FRNS, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK; formed since the late 1950s.
