18th C Indian Silver Hilted Tulwar
Curved wootz steel blade with 20cm false edge. Hilt appears to be solid cast silver, the pommel in the form of a well modelled makara head, the quiilions with rosette terminals. Traces of original gold wash still visible. Red velvet covered, silver mounted scabbard. (L91cm)
Note: an identical example sold Bonhams London, 'The Jacques Desenfans Collection' 10 April 2008 (lot 228)

PROVENANCE:
From the collection of the late George Fennell

Estimate $1,800-2,500