A RARE ALGERIAN NIMCHA SABER SWORD

An earlier than average example, the grip carved of a single section of hardwood with the characteristic crested and hooked pommel and flowering vinework panel to each side. The guard with expanded qu

19th C. Arabic Algerian Nimcha Sword with scabbard. Total length : 40", Blade length :31 3/8".~~. Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including con

The hardwood grip carved in a writhen pattern, terminating in a pommel transitional between karabela and spherical types, with silver studs. The long, finely-wrought heirloom Ottoman blade with pronou

The blade of characteristic Khazar form, robust, shallowly curved and wrought with a distinct raised back edge or yelman, and thrusting tip. The robust bronze guard with rhombus-shaped ecusson and bea

The blade of characteristic form, robust and shallowly curved with pronounced central ridge. The atypical iron guard with upper langet and cusped ecusson, the ovoid quillons with ribbed decoration. Th

A superior example of an extremely rare type, the work of a Tiflis (Tbilisi) master. The Ottoman-style hilt wrought entirely of silver, the guard with expanded terminals, finely engraved, nielloed and

A fine example, dating to the period of Hungarian nationalism under the Austrian Empire. Of characteristic hussar form, the hilt mounted in elaborately-embellished brass and set with onyx, and the sca

Early Circassian work, the hilt and suspension band wrought of silver, finely engraved and nielloed in characteristic motifs on a zigzag-matted ground and gilded. The guard signed by the maker, WORK O

The robust, shallowly-curved blade with a pronounced central ridge and raised yelman back edge developing into a rounded spear tip. The diminutive iron guard with lozenge-form ecusson wrought with pro

Likely Mandinka People, the brass mounts showing Arab influence, with polished hardwood grip and handwrought blade, grooved and double-edged and retaining sharp edges. In its leather-covered scabbard

A rare North African nimcha sword with a larger carved hilt, steel guard decorated with gold inlay, gilt engraved silver mounts and slightly curved single-edged blade.19th cen. Dimensions: L: 43 3/4 i

Seldom encountered, Polish or Hungarian work of classic form, the brass mounts comprising a distinctive pommel cap and symmetrical guard, the long quillons with expanded terminals and langets with a t

A rare Polish special version combat saber model 34, so called Ludwikowka with no scabbard. The saber was designed as a cavalry saber and was the last Polish combat saber. The blade is made of high qu

Large Hilt With Four Slotted Guard.The Grip Wrapped In Rayskin And Bound With Copper Twisted Wire. Massive Blade With A Lot Of Pitting. There Has Been The Expected Loosening Of The Components With The

An exceptional example, the Ottoman mounts comprising horn grips with rare pommel form, and engraved silver guard and tangband. The singular Persian blade wrought in Ottoman style, of fine, actively-g

A rare form, displaying design characteristics derived from both Central Asian sabers and the Cossack shashka. The horn grips with characteristic pommel and engraved steel bolster, the heavy, single-e

A rare 19th century European artillery officers sword. Features steel hilt, ferrule and knuckle guard, the handle is covered with leather and wrapped with a metal wire. The curved steel blade has a na

A large example, the wooden mounts elaborately inlaid with wire. With characteristic scrolled and hooked pommel and recurved guard. The curved blade with engraved motifs and rare by-knife. 20th centur

Rare Chinese antique walking saber with high relief "longevity" pattern on the root. Qing Dynasty.18th-19th Century. Full L. 82 Blade L. 67 Blade W. 3.5 Blade Thik. 1.3(base)中國清&#

Antique Rare Napoleonic Hungarian or Russian Hussar Battle Sword Saber. Full Length 40 inch Blade Length 33.5 inch

Rare first US contract sword by Nathan Starr. Cavalry saber with slight curved 33 7/8" blade well marked " P, L S., N. Starr, US." at ricasso. P form knuckle guard, black lacquer wood grip. Japanned b

Rare United States Civil War M1860 Steel and Brass Light Cavalry Saber and Scabbard, Ames Mfg. Co., Chicopee, Massachusetts, 1858. Carbon steel sword with brass guard, the hilt covered in a leather an

A massive example of a rare weapon typically found in the Transcaucasus and northern Iran, its design suggests it was used in place of the saber, probably for close fighting by infantrymen. The large,

With carved ebony grip of characteristic form set with silver rondels, and well-wrought and profiled steel guard, and European saber blade with narrow back fuller. 18th-19th century. As found. Overall