1970 Arabian Jewelled Sword in Presentation Box
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An uncommon circa 1970 Arabian presentation jewelled sword, the silver scabbard and hilt with fine filigree and scroll detail, decorative gold panel and jewelled highlights, length 76.5 cm. In presentation exotic wood box. Provenance: Ex. the estate of Jeffrey Reid. Gifted to Reid circa 1970/1980 when he was the Chairman of Emperor Mines, Fiji, by a high-ranking Saudi diplomat. Total weight 1.2kgs.
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- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
- Filigree Work - Decorative Arts - Delicate decorations using fine threads of ceramics, glass or other materials to give a lace-like effect, attached together and applied as an ornament.
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