Tartar Sabre
Dec 22, 2013 15:57:52 GMT
Post by Jack Loomes on Dec 22, 2013 15:57:52 GMT
Description: Curved, flat, single-edged blade; silver hilt with cross-quillon and angled pommel, both engraved with floral motifs, wooden grip with fish skin covering; wooden scabbard with fish skin covering on a side, and leather on the other (restored), silver mounts decorated en suite. Two suspension rings.
Provenance: Eastern Europe
Dimensions: Length 96 cm.
Date: 19th Century
Source: www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/a-tatars-sabre-1415-c-ad62a89bdb
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