24th Mar, 2015 10:00
Fine Art
Lot details
A 19th Century Chinese butterfly sword, the double edged 21in. (53cms) blade engraved with cloud motifs, brass knuckle guard and club-shaped pommel engraved with floral scrolls and joined by fluted and chequer cut stained wood grip, the wooden scabbard with shagreen mount and further engraved brass work bindings, 31in. (79cms) overall.
A 19th Century Chinese butterfly sword, the double edged 21in. (53cms) blade engraved with cloud motifs, brass knuckle guard and club-shaped pommel engraved with floral scrolls and joined by fluted and chequer cut stained wood grip, the wooden scabbard with shagreen mount and further engraved brass work bindings, 31in. (79cms) overall.
Auction: Fine Art, 24th Mar, 2015
