the steel blade fullered with swollen tip and gold-overlaid design near the chape, hilt with double grip and decorated throughout in koftgari with scrolls and leafy motifs, the wooden scabbard with old velvet cover, set with koftgari mounts decorated en-suite with large palmettes in the centre

Dagger is in good condition, with rubbing to gold-overlaid decoration consistent with age and use, the scabbard in fairly good condition, rubbing to surface with all the velvet now gone, except around the edges and sides completely missing revealing the wood, 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."