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Dagger and scabbard c. 1869

35.5 cm (length) | RCIN 62461

Grand Vestibule, Windsor Castle

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  • Indian curved dagger, ivory handle-bifurcated lunette-shape pommel, with inscription, and set with diamond flowerheads; gilt metal damascened handguard with tiger head end, with scrolling leaves/flowers and a lion. Double-edged wavy steel blade, grooved and overlaid with gilt leaves and dots; Red velvet covered scabbard, wither pierced and stamped gold mouthpiece and chape, with flowerheads and scrolled leaves.
    Provenance

    Presented to Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh by the Maharajah of Vizianagram [Viziana Gram?]

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  • Measurements

    35.5 cm (length)

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