Nimcha Sword - North Africa, 19th Century
Nimcha sword - North Africa, 19th century
Probably from the first half of the 19th or slightly earlier.
Horn handle and steel guard with remains of gold damascene. The silver-plated ring is disjointed.
European import single-edged blade and three gutters.
Engraved silver-plated sheet metal scabbard. Numerous dents to the metal, but the whole is solid, with no play.
Silver plate scabbard.
Overall length 98.5cm
Length without scabbard 98cm
Blade length 82,5cm
Weight 1440gr
Weight without scabbard 963gr
780 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Orientalism
Condition: Condition of use
Reference (ID): 1757732
Availability: In stock
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