Jeff Browning

Militaria & Antique Weaponry auction

Militaria & Antique Weaponry auctions

Weaponry Auction (Antique & Deactivated Arms)

Antique Asian sword in good condition (probably Cina, approx. 50 years old). The blade is engraved on both sides with stars and lines. The wooden handle is in the form of a snake cut. The wooden sheath has decorations like a dragon on one side and a bird on the other side. The meal and Rod is made of brass or bronze and the sheath has brass bands around the wood. The length (with sheath) is 83 cm; Blade width is approx. 3, 7 cm. Good condition. The leaf has the wooden sheath has wear marks and discoloration.

Antique Asian sword in good condition (probably China, approx. 50 years old).
The blade is engraved on both sides with stars and lines. 
The wooden handle is shaped like a snake.
The wooden sheath has decorations, such as a dragon on one side and a bird on the other.
The kickplate is made of brass or bronze.
The sheath has brass bands around the wood.
Sword length with sheath is 83 cm. 
Blade width is approx. 3.7 cm. 
In good condition.
Blade has signs of wear and the wooden sheath is discoloured.

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Asian Sword with worked wooden handle and sheath

Selected by Jeff Browning

Asian Sword with worked wooden handle and sheath

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Asian Sword with worked wooden handle and sheath

Selected by Jeff Browning

Asian Sword with worked wooden handle and sheath