Bonhams : A gold damascened steel and wood staff Gupti with tiger head forte Rajasthan, late 18th Century(2)

the single edged steel blade of convex form, decorated in gold inlay near the forte, to the grip and pommel with floral and vegetal motifs, the forte in the form of a tiger head inlaid with gemstones, the wood scabbard decorated to the top in lacquer with a bird and a deer on a ground of floral designs 100 cm. long (2)

Electronic Auction 550 Classical Numismatic Group

Electronic Auction 550 Classical Numismatic Group

Runjeet Singh - Arms & Armour From The East, PDF, Sword

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Bonhams : An important gem-set gold Finial in the form of a Tiger's Head from the throne of Tipu Sultan (1750-99) Mysore (Seringapatam), made between 1787-93

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Bonhams : A gilt-copper hilted steel sword from the armoury of Tipu Sultan Mysore, Seringapatam, late 18th Century

Bonhams : An important rare gem-set Sword with Tiger's head pommel from the Royal Regalia of Tipu Sultan Seringapatam, circa 1787-93(2)

Bonhams : A gold damascened steel and wood staff Gupti with tiger head forte Rajasthan, late 18th Century(2)

A gold mounted steel sword (saif) Arabian Peninsula, dated AH 1265/ AD 1848-9 - Bonhams