Lot 369
- 369
A youth's pata with silver gauntlet hilt, India, 18th century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- silver
the double-edge pata sword with reinforced borders and a heart-shaped reinforced gauntlet placed above the langets engraved with a devanagari inscription, original blue silk lining and metal grip to interior
Literature
R. Hales, Islamic and Oriental Arms and Armour: A Lifetime's Passion, 2013, p.174, no.423.
Condition
Overall in good condition, with some light scuff marks along the blade and some small patches of oxidisation, lining to interior probably added later, as viewed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
inscriptions
Top line:
An armorial symbol followed by the character ‘N’ and the nos. 261 (the letter 2 is crossed out)
Second line:
Character ‘V’ and number 47 (possibly corresponding to the year '47' with V standing for Varsha or year)
Third line:
Ra-Jam-Kha - an abbreviation, possibly for Raj Khana (Imperial Store)
Top line:
An armorial symbol followed by the character ‘N’ and the nos. 261 (the letter 2 is crossed out)
Second line:
Character ‘V’ and number 47 (possibly corresponding to the year '47' with V standing for Varsha or year)
Third line:
Ra-Jam-Kha - an abbreviation, possibly for Raj Khana (Imperial Store)