Eastern European Scimitar Taken as Spoil of War From Mysore

A vert fine presentation sword taken as booty at the Siege of Seringapatam (South India), of Eastern European Manufacture, late 16th Century.

The hilt with broad crossguard, elongated forte and bud quillons, incised with foliate decoration at the grip, with a ridged curved steel blade, the scabbard with a row of embossed foliate medallions, each with a colourful stone or glass to centre, two loops for hanging, later engraved at the lock: Taken from Tippoo Saib, Seringapatam, 1799

Sword: 96cm.

Scabbard: 85cm.

Estimate 80,000 — 100,000 GBP

LOT SOLD. 88,900 GBP

(Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

Source: www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2013/art-imperial-india-l13502/lot.256.html