Antique Japanese & World Weapons AUG. 29th
Lot 303:
Rare 18th-19th C. Russian Caucasian Islamic SHASHKA Sword ~ Wootz Shamshir Blade. Very good early Caucasian Shashka of so called Asiatic type, mounted with a captured Trophy blade from a Persian or Turkish shamshir saber, blade of fine Wootz steel and significant curvature to its length, it was so valuable and respected by Caucasian warriors for the quality of the steel and combat efficiency, that this blade was re-utilized for further use by building fine quality native style furniture for it, having solid silver hilt and scabbard mounts, profusely decorated with beautiful Niello enamel. Note the short slot on top of the scabbard throat, not typical to Caucasian Shashkas but is necessary in this case to make the extraction of such a curved blade possible. Rare example indeed, built in the 19th century with much love and attention to detail and beauty using an 18th century Shamshir blade, most likely obtained from a saber captured in battle by the Caucasian warrior himself or one of his ancestors. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 35 1/4" Blade length : 27 1/2" on straight line, significantly more on the curve.
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