In aged good condition, a Silver metal 19C Arabian Jambiya, Knife and Wallet / Snuff Box
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Silver alloy; the silver acid test on the pommel’s flange (the bit that tucks into the scabbard) produced an orange result (circa 50% silver). This is a very good and scarce example of an Arabian Jambiya with accomponying knife and wallet / snuff box though, it is likely the wallet was used for opium, not snuff!
The steel 4 3/16 inch curved blade is in very good condition and firm in the hilt. The silver alloy hilt is in good condition, some small worn through patches and tarnish based patina; the sheath equally so. The accompanying small steel knife in very good condition for itts age, just so also the “wallet”. The leather obverse of the sheath is good. The jambiya sheathes and draws well.
A great jambiya set at a wow of a low price, only £350. Please quote item reference ZW26. Further / full sized images available upon request. Box 2110 40 x 20 x 16 (0.761).
