MOROCCAN SAIF WITH 18TH C. EUROPEAN TALISMANIC BLADE

Dmitry · 2nd September 2012, 04:12 AM

I date this Moroccan saif to the mid to late 1800s. It is mounted with a 18th c. European talismanic blade, 74 cm. long, engraved on both sides with crescent moons, suns in splendor, and various talismanic symbols. Blade retains its sharp edge and shows a has a nice uniform patina, with signs of old cleanings and carrying wear. Grip is polished horn, iron hilt is very nicely decorated with silver koftgari through-out, making it one of the better antique examples.
$775 post paid in the US
Others add $40 for Priority Air Mail.

Dmitry · 2nd September 2012, 04:14 AM

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Dmitry · 10th September 2012, 02:40 PM

Surrendered to a Barbary Coast pirate.

2nd September 2012, 04:12 AM	#1
Dmitry Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 607	MOROCCAN SAIF WITH 18TH C. EUROPEAN TALISMANIC BLADE I date this Moroccan saif to the mid to late 1800s. It is mounted with a 18th c. European talismanic blade, 74 cm. long, engraved on both sides with crescent moons, suns in splendor, and various talismanic symbols. Blade retains its sharp edge and shows a has a nice uniform patina, with signs of old cleanings and carrying wear. Grip is polished horn, iron hilt is very nicely decorated with silver koftgari through-out, making it one of the better antique examples. $775 post paid in the US Others add $40 for Priority Air Mail. Attached Images

2nd September 2012, 04:14 AM	#2
Dmitry Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 607	. Attached Images

10th September 2012, 02:40 PM	#3
Dmitry Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 607	Surrendered to a Barbary Coast pirate.