In good condition, a fine 18C/19C Sri Lankan / Sinhalese Niello / Silver Kastane Sword
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Rare niello silver circa 1800 Sri Lankan / Sinhalese Kastane Sword with Scabbard, and it makes other plain silver versions look lesser! The photos do the talking on this item but, it is magnificent. The blade has signs it was once decorated perhaps, probably wootz steel. The soft brass blade collar has suffered through the years, but a fine metal working expert should easily be able to cure that.
The 18 7/8 inch blade has age (pitting, wear, etc.) but is sound at the very least plus firm in the hilt. The spectacular mythical dragon-like Makara hilt is in very good condition, gemstones for eyes present. The matching scabbard has signs of light repair but is nonetheless good. The sword sheahes and draws fairly well; caution taken not to force it.
Find a better fin antique kastane if you can, especially at our ridiculously underpriced was £? (too late, now sold). Please quote item reference ZV49. Further / full sized images available upon request. Box 2275 78 x 13 x 13 (1.168).
