Christie’s roundel
Lot 237

AN INDIAN QATAR, AN INDIAN ANKUS, TWO AFGHAN KNIVES, AND AN AFRICAN SPEAR HEAD

19TH CENTURY

Closed20 January 2010

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GBP 750

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AN INDIAN QATAR, AN INDIAN ANKUS, TWO AFGHAN KNIVES, AND AN AFRICAN SPEAR HEAD
19TH CENTURY
The qatar with broad triangular blade and reinforced point, iron hilt and pierced iron scabbard with foliate decoration, the ankus with brass mounts, the two knives with leather scabbards
The first 16 in. long (5)

Probably acquired by Brigadier-General Bertram Fitzherbert Widdrington, (1873-1942) during his regimental service in India.