Fall Antique Arms & Art, Nov. 7th, 2020
Lot 128:
DEAR LIVEAUCTIONEERS BIDDERS, PLEASE VIEW MANY MORE DETAILED PHOTOS IN HIGHER RESOLUTION ON OUR WEBSITE sofedesignauctions.com AS LIVEAUCTIONEERS ONLY ALLOWS 20 PHOTOS. THANK YOU ~ ! ~~~~~ Very Rare 18th C. Chinese Officer’s Sword ~ Signed Blade. Exceptionally fine and rare example, in its gilt copper furniture with noble material grip and sting-ray skin over wood scabbard having chiseled mounts en suite. Wearing a broad lightly curved battle blade bearing three large carved Chinese characters to each side, possibly a Presentation weapon to a higher ranking officer of the Chinese army, most likely to date from mid to late 18th century…Total Length (inside scabbard if present) : 34" Blade Length : 28"Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at [email protected]
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