Antique Japanese & World Weapons AUG. 29th
Lot 452:
Rare 17th C. Polish or Hungarian Hussar’s KARABELA Sword. A very good example of distinctive pattern, executed in the traditional Ottoman Turkish shamshir saber style of the early ages, in its steel hilt mounts featuring an ornate thumb-ring to the excessively long cross-guard, and a leather bound grip adorned with brass flower head rivet to each side. Wearing a deeply curved single edged blade having an extended raised false edge tip area, lower blade with partially worn maker’s name inside the shallow fuller. Very exciting Hussar’s saber overall, well balanced quick and deadly, feels quite fantastic in hand. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 30 1/2" Blade length : 25 1/2"
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