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Live Auction

The June 2021 Auctions: Day 3

Wed, Jun 16, 2021 11:00AM EDT
Lot 2145

BRITISH MANUFACTURED SHAMSHIR SWORD, ROBERT MOLE, BIRMINGHAM, SECOND HALF 19TH C., L 30 1/2" BLADE

Estimate: $600 - $1,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
$400 $50
$900 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$150,000 $10,000
Curved blade with a ricasso marked "MOLE BIRMn". Robert Mole & Sons produced swords and bayonets for the British War Office, Admiralty and the Government of India. Having bone grips, vine design engraved hilt and guard. Silver sword knot appears to be newer. Includes a stitched black leather scabbard with metal scrolling vine etched throat, middle band and tip.