A FINE EARLY INDIAN GAUNTLET SWORD, PATA. A magnificent armo...

A FINE EARLY INDIAN GAUNTLET SWORD, PATA. A magnificent armoured sword with a 98 cm straight tapering blade having a short central fuller, marked to one side 'SOLINGEN' to the other with the sword manufacturers name. Mounted in a long projecting mount on an armoured gauntlet. The hand and arm guard decorated in panels with scrolling borders, with internal cross piece and arm strap. With old repairs in a number of places and areas of battle damage in others. Possibly 17th century. 131 cm.

Estimate:£300

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