A WALRUS IVORY AND GOLD MOUNTED KINJAL

Лот 112
27.10.2022 10:00UTC +00:00
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Стартовая цена
£ 20 000
AuctioneerCHRISTIE'S
Место проведенияВеликобритания, London
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Лот 112 | A WALRUS IVORY AND GOLD MOUNTED KINJAL
Оценочная стоимость
£ 20 000 – 30 000
A WALRUS IVORY AND GOLD MOUNTED KINJAL

CAUCASUS, LATE 19TH CENTURY

Of traditional form, the walrus ivory handle carved with scrolling foliate decoration and the figure of Imam Shamil, the blade with a groove either side inlaid in gold with inscriptions and scrolling vine, the scabbard with gold mounts showing two of Imam Shamil's Na'ibs at the top and Napoleon Bonaparte below, inscribed and dated on the grip, the scabbard housing a small walrus ivory hilted hand knife

22 1/2 in. (57 cm.) long, with scabbard





Provenance

Collection of José Mesquita, Brazil, from 1930s-1940s.

Received as a gift from the above by Raul Paletto (c.1903-?) in the early 1950s.

By descent to Carlota Paletto (1910-2001) in the late 1950s-early 1960s.

By descent to Olintho Italo Vicente Pedro Mazarella (1922-2006).

Acquired from the above by the previous owner in 2004.

Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2006.



Special notice


Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
This lot has been imported from outside of the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice.
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