Description: PAY PAL FROM INTERNATIONALS BIDDERS FOR THIS ITEM MUST BE PREAPPROVED BY ME. WILL NOT SHIP TO COUNTRY WHERE PROHIBITED, BUYERS MUST KNOW LOCAL IMPORTATION LAW FOR SWORDS, DAGGERS, KNIFES AND OTHER WEAPONS. PRESENTATION QUALITY PRECIOUS WEAPON.INDICATOR OF WEALTH AND HIGH SOCIAL STATUS. TRULY COLLECTORS GRADE.ALL 100% ORIGINAL. EXTREMELY FINE ANTIQUE SWORD - SHAMSHIR. COLONIAL INDIA, CIRCA 19th CENTURY. MARKED ON BLADE: "Hamilton & Co, Calcutta - Simla". Hamilton & Co is the name of a famous jewelry and silversmithing shop in Colonial India. Established over 200 years ago during the peak of the British Raj, it started operating in 1803, when, after his arrival in Calcutta, Robert Hamilton, a British national, opened the store in Calcutta, under license from the East Indian Company. Later Hamilton & Co also opened branches in other parts of India: Bombay (1833 -36 and from 1868) Delhi and Simla (from 1865). Apart from serving the British civilians, Hamilton & Co also catered the Indian aristocracy and quickly gained popularity among them for its authenticity and unique artisanship. Rajas and Maharajas, along with the other rich and elite locals flocked to the store to buy the exquisite silver items. Within a short time, the company became the official silversmith to the ruling British in India. During those days, it was often said that, no European Royalty would leave India without shopping from Hamilton & Co, as they were considered no less than Tiffany's or Cartier. GORGEOUS SOLID STERLING SILVER HILT.MAGNIFICENT POLISHED BLADE, DECORATED WITH STUNNING CRISP ETCHING. BLADE IS PROBABLY A SPECIAL ORDER, MOST LIKELY OF EUROPEAN MANUFACTURING.LEATHER OVER WOOD SCABBARD WITH FANTASTIC QUALITY HAND CHASED / ENGRAVED STERLING SILVER FITTINGS. FINEST POSSIBLE QUALITY HAND CHASED AND ENGRAVED ORNATE DECORATION.GORGEOUS POLISHED AND ETCHED ON BOTH SIDES STEEL BLADE. GOLDEN "PROOF" MEDALLION INSET AT RICASSO. ORIGINAL LEATHER WASHER ON THE BLADE, UNDER HAND-GUARD IS STILL PRESENT.HIGHEST QUALITY THROUGHOUT, ALL PARTS 100% ORIGINAL. Silver parts are not marked, guaranteed solid sterling silver (925/1000 standard). Maybe one suspension ring is missing (even there is no evidence that second suspension ring was ever mounted on scabbard). LARGE SIZE: ABOUT 39 1/4 in. (99.7 cm) LONG IN SCABBARD (straight line). ABOUT 38 3/4 in. (98.5 cm) LONG OUT OF SCABBARD.BLADE IS ABOUT 33 1/2 in. (85 cm) LONG. CONDITION: VERY GOOD ORIGINAL ANTIQUE CONDITION WITH HONEST CHARMING INDICATION OF AGE. UNCLEANED BLADE WITH MINOR DARK SPOTS, NO SHARPENING, NO NICKS, NO RUST.SCABBARD IS IN SERVICEABLE ANTIQUE CONDITION WITH NOTICEABLE WEAR TO ORIGINAL BLACK LEATHER. AGE RELATED "IMPERFECTIONS" TO LEATHER EXPOSING WOOD AT SOME PLACES (easy to restore with right type of glue - please see last picture). NORMAL LIGHT HANDLING MARKS TO SILVER MOUNTS. SUPERB, 100% ORIGINAL, UNMOLESTED, UNALTERED EXAMPLE - PICTURES DON'T DO JUSTICE - ABSOLUTELY STUNNING WEAPON OF STATUS! MADE BY ICONIC INDIAN COLONIAL SILVER MAKER. All items are guaranteed as described, funds must clear before shipping. Payment must be made within 3 days after the end of the auction. SHIPPING: We ship all items from UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Shipping worldwide via USPS Express Mail (with on line tracking service). Shipping in USA via UPS or USPS (with online tracking service) - OR CONTACT US. Please Note: Seller accepts no responsibility for shipping errors related to incorrect shipping addresses, custom delays, custom charges… Customers are responsible for any destination charges (customs duty or inspection fees). PAYMENT POLICY: Payment should be made within 3 working days from purchase. RETURN POLICY: Your satisfaction is very important to us. Refund given ONLY if item is not as represented and shipped back within 3 business days from receiving the item. Items must be in their original condition with similar of our packing. We will not reimburse the return shipping. All returned items must be sent by Registered Mail. Although every effort is made to ensure accurate dimensions and weights, the figures shown should always be treated as approximate. The pictures should be considered as part of the item description. We do not take responsibility for any personal or third party losses. If you have any questions please feel free to email us.
Price: 4775 USD
Location: PA
End Time: 2024-10-18T16:58:21.000Z
Shipping Cost: 40 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Modified Item: No
Original/Reproduction: Original
Authenticity: Original
Handle Material: sterling silver
