A FINE CEYLONESE SILVER-MOUNTED HUNTING KNIFE
CIRCA 1880
With single-edged clip-point blade, silver guard and grip finely cast and chased in high relief with scrollwork inhabited by birds, an elephant and Hindu deities, the pommel formed as a large mythical bird's head with open beak, chain knuckle guard, and retaining traces of original gilding in sheltered areas, in original red textile covered wooden sheath with silver mounts decorated en suite with the hilt, and with blued sprung steel locking catch
17 in. (43 cm.) overall
A FINE CEYLONESE SILVER-MOUNTED HUNTING KNIFE
CIRCA 1880
With single-edged clip-point blade, silver guard and grip finely cast and chased in high relief with scrollwork inhabited by birds, an elephant and Hindu deities, the pommel formed as a large mythical bird's head with open beak, chain knuckle guard, and retaining traces of original gilding in sheltered areas, in original red textile covered wooden sheath with silver mounts decorated en suite with the hilt, and with blued sprung steel locking catch
17 in. (43 cm.) overall
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