How old is this Tulwar?

Gonzoadler · 29th January 2021, 07:59 AM

Hello,

I have received this Tulwar. It has an iron handle, a blade made of normal steel and a leather coated wooden scabbard. On the handle you can see remains of a silver koftgari.
dimensions: total 86cm; without scabbard 84cm; blade 73cm
My knowledge about Indian art is not very extensive, so it is difficult for me to estimate the age. The scabbard is looking younger than the saber, blade and handle maybe belong together but were refixed later. But I think the handle could be also older than the blade, I'm not sure.
Now, I'm very interested in your opinions how old this Tulwar or it's parts could be. 18th, 19th or early 20th century?

complete with scabbard:

29th January 2021, 07:59 AM	#1
Gonzoadler Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Germany Posts: 244	How old is this Tulwar? Hello, I have received this Tulwar. It has an iron handle, a blade made of normal steel and a leather coated wooden scabbard. On the handle you can see remains of a silver koftgari. dimensions: total 86cm; without scabbard 84cm; blade 73cm My knowledge about Indian art is not very extensive, so it is difficult for me to estimate the age. The scabbard is looking younger than the saber, blade and handle maybe belong together but were refixed later. But I think the handle could be also older than the blade, I'm not sure. Now, I'm very interested in your opinions how old this Tulwar or it's parts could be. 18th, 19th or early 20th century? complete with scabbard: Attached Images