AUCTIONS IMPERIAL 2023 MAY 2023-05-27 Auction - 400 Price Results - Auctions Imperial Inc in WY - Page 3
AN OTTOMAN PALA KILIC SWORDA RARE ENGLISH TILTING ARMORA CAUCASIAN PRESENTATION SWORD
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Cheyenne, WY, United States
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A MORO BARONG SWORD: Tausug work, with banati wood kakatua pommel and long silver ferrule, the massive, deeply bellied blade with chamfered cutting edge and showing evidence of patternd welded damascus construction.
0049: A MORO BARONG SWORDEst. $300-$400
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A MINIATURE WHEELLOCK ARQUEBUS BY EDUARDO RUIZ: A miniature wheellock arquebus made entirely by hand, the stock carved of hardwood with finely engraved and inlaid appliques and distinctive mechanism, barrel and trigger all superbly detailed in
0050: A MINIATURE WHEELLOCK ARQUEBUS BY EDUARDO RUIZEst. $300-$400
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A MATCHED PAIR OF INDIAN SWORDS: A rarely encountered pair, each with iron hilt with rolled pommel, and waved blade elaborately chiseled overall with floral and vegetal motifs and inlaid with a relief representation of Krishna in an
0051: A MATCHED PAIR OF INDIAN SWORDSEst. $400-$600
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A CUIRASSIER BREASTPLATE: Wrought of steel in characteristic form with central ridge, flanged at the lower edge and set with bosses around the periphery. Retains its studs for shoulder straps. Relatively light, likely made
0052: A CUIRASSIER BREASTPLATEEst. $200-$300
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A MEDIEVAL-STYLE DAGGER: Early Victorian of characteristic knightly form, with brass pommel and crossguard each decorated with complex flowering vinework, with leather-covered wood grip with brass wire wrap. Sturdy,
0053: A MEDIEVAL-STYLE DAGGEREst. $250-$350
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A MUGHAL STONE ARCHERS RING: Carved of a single piece of white hardstone, possibly jade, with chiseled Arabic inscriptions to the exterior, retaining most gilding. 18th century. An elegant example intended both for use and court
0054: A MUGHAL STONE ARCHERS RINGEst. $600-$800
A RARE PANOPLY OF KHAZAR ARMS: The Khazar Empire, known in the Arab annals as Al Arsiya, ruled an enormous Turkic empire based in the Caucasus between the 7th-10th century. Comprising a characteristic pair of sabers, one for use
0055: A RARE PANOPLY OF KHAZAR ARMSEst. $3,000-$5,000Lot Passed
A TUAREG TELEK ARM DAGGER: Of characteristic form, the brass mounts with cruciform pommel, the scabbard pierced and engraved, with characteristic armband, steel blade. First half of the 19th century. Worn. Overall length
0056: A TUAREG TELEK ARM DAGGEREst. $150-$250Lot Passed
A WESTERN SADDLE: Likely made for a woman or young person, of leather elaborately tooled overall with stirrups and girth strap. Mid-20th century. Overall length 47.3cm. Condition II
0057: A WESTERN SADDLEEst. $200-$300Lot Passed
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A PAIR OF AMERICAN WESTERN CHAPS: A rare pair of leather batwing chaps, the belt finely tooled, with patch pockets, with black applique edging embellished with studs and set with five conchos on each side. Marked on the belt. First
0058: A PAIR OF AMERICAN WESTERN CHAPSEst. $200-$400
AN AFGHAN LOHAR FOLDING AXE: The forged steel head decorated and profiled, the brass haft with filework, terminating in a handle with bone grips and horn pommel. 20th century. Light wear overall. The folding lohar was easily
0059: AN AFGHAN LOHAR FOLDING AXEEst. $300-$400Lot Passed
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A RARE GUATEMALAN SWORD: Dating to the second office of President Rafael Carrera y Turcos, and the Guatemalan wars with Nicaragua, El Salvador and Honduras (1862-1865.) Native work, the form based upon that of a machete,
0060: A RARE GUATEMALAN SWORDEst. $250-$350
A RARE HUNGARIAN HUSSAR’S SABER SWORD: Of classic close-hilt form, the steel mounts comprising an oval pommel cap and symmetrical guard with integral knucklebow, the long, faceted quillons with tapered terminals and corded wooden grip
0061: A RARE HUNGARIAN HUSSAR’S SABER SWORDEst. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed
A CHINESE SADDLE: Qing Dynasty, of polished hardwood. The obverse and reverse polychromed, with complex knotwork joints. First half of the 19th century. As found. Overall length 43.5cm. Condition II
0062: A CHINESE SADDLEEst. $200-$300Lot Passed
A RARE SELJUK-ERA TURKIC MACE HEAD: The heavy bronze head of spherical form modeled with circular medallions, each engraved with the Gordian knot. On its acrylic display haft with copper band. 11th-12th century. As found. Overall
0063: A RARE SELJUK-ERA TURKIC MACE HEADEst. $400-$600Lot Passed
A RARE MORO LANTAKA CANNON: Finely cast in bronze with characteristic modeling and embellishments and broadly flared muzzle, with swivel intact. Deep patina. C. 1800-1850. Worn. Overall length 123cm. Condition III
0064: A RARE MORO LANTAKA CANNONEst. $1,500-$2,000Lot Passed
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A RARE NAGA DAGGER: A rare form, with characteristic grip and straight, single-edged blade. In its rattan-bound scabbard with suspension loop. 19th century. Minor wear overall. Overall length 43.7cm. Condition III
0065: A RARE NAGA DAGGEREst. $200-$300
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A SUDANESE ARM DAGGER: An above average example, the elephant grip with talismanic decoration and wrought steel blade with central ridge. In its leather sheath with intact loop. 19th-20th century. Overall length
0066: A SUDANESE ARM DAGGEREst. $200-$300
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A CONTINENTAL GENERAL OFFICERS MAMELUKE-STYLE SWOD: A massive example, the dark horn grips with characteristic rolled pommel mounted in gilt brass, including the guard, tangband and grip bosses, all elaborately embellished en suite. The long,
0067: A CONTINENTAL GENERAL OFFICERS MAMELUKE-STYLE SWODEst. $900-$1,000
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A DAYAK HEADHUNTER MANDAU SWORD: The grip of staghorn with dark patina, boldly carved with aso motifs. The handforged blade chisel-edged and convex on the reverse. Early 20th century. Worn, grip wrap lacking. Overall length 66cm.
0068: A DAYAK HEADHUNTER MANDAU SWORDEst. $200-$300
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A RARE ABYSSINIAN HIDE SHIELD: Of molded rawhide with separately-applied grip, the obverse with characteristic minute geometrical tooled motifs overall. Mid-19th c. Diameter 35cm. Condition II
0069: A RARE ABYSSINIAN HIDE SHIELDEst. $200-$300
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A BURMESE DHA SWORD: A massive example, mounted entirely in silver, the hilt engraved and nielloed. The long blade of especially high quality, well-wrought with elaborate silver inlaid panels for its entire length,
0070: A BURMESE DHA SWORDEst. $500-$700
A RARE PAPUA NEW GUINEA WOVEN ARMOR: Dani People, of characteristic form. The core formed from the inner bark of a tree, and tightly knotted over in continuous figure-eight technique with orchid vine, which also contributes the yellow
0071: A RARE PAPUA NEW GUINEA WOVEN ARMOREst. $600-$800Lot Passed
A RARE PAIR OF KAZAKH SADDLEBAGS: Of hide, with characteristic applied geometrical leather medallions. Late 19th century. As found. Overall width 72cm. Condition V
0072: A RARE PAIR OF KAZAKH SADDLEBAGSEst. $200-$300Lot Passed