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LOT 1143
Sudanese Kaskara Sword
19TH CENTURY A.D.
42 1/8 in. (1.3 kg, 1.07 cm).
Of knightly form; composed of a straight double-edged blade of 35.5 inches in length and with central fuller, cruciform hilt, steel cross-guard and bound wooden handle; accompanied by a tooled leather scabbard.
Provenance
Acquired from MDL Historic Military Antiques, IK, 2015.
The Kusmirek Collection, UK.
Accompanied by copies of the purchase invoice and details.
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LOT 1143
Sudanese Kaskara Sword
Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)
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