ANother Pesh

ALEX · 6th January 2008, 02:55 PM

I think it is Pesh as well. Indian? 19th Cent? The fittings are thin silver, but not too thin. Based on pierced/chased symmetrical flowers, is it Mughal work?
Also, look at how the blade connects to handle: there are TWO separate metal bolsters. Usually there is only one. The blade does not show any signs of breakage or rehilting and is 10'' long. There are two pins though on one bolster closer to the blade. Was it made to be stronger or was it repaired/rehilted that way??
Thanks!!

Battara · 6th January 2008, 07:37 PM

Yes I would say that this is Northern India as well, both scabbard and dagger.

Flavio · 6th January 2008, 08:37 PM

Beautiful piece!!! Congratulations!!!

6th January 2008, 02:55 PM	#1
ALEX Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 936	ANother Pesh I think it is Pesh as well. Indian? 19th Cent? The fittings are thin silver, but not too thin. Based on pierced/chased symmetrical flowers, is it Mughal work? Also, look at how the blade connects to handle: there are TWO separate metal bolsters. Usually there is only one. The blade does not show any signs of breakage or rehilting and is 10'' long. There are two pins though on one bolster closer to the blade. Was it made to be stronger or was it repaired/rehilted that way?? Thanks!! Attached Images

6th January 2008, 07:37 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,171	Yes I would say that this is Northern India as well, both scabbard and dagger.

6th January 2008, 08:37 PM	#3
Flavio Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Italia Posts: 1,243	Beautiful piece!!! Congratulations!!!