A varied collection of Russian and Spanish blades... Lot 998

A varied collection of Russian and Spanish blades and weapons, 18/19th C. L.: 52,3 cm (the longest, folded) L.: 99 cm (the longest, unfolded) L.: 28,6 cm (the shortest) L.: 97 cm (the whip with dagger) The Caucasian saber has a handle, blade and sheath inlaid with decorations and Persian scripture in silver. The Spanish lock knife has 5 copper and 4 bone plates with an etched blade. The Corsican lock knife with copper handle has a blade crushed with decorations. The Caucasian silver straight dagger has a Russian kling and is signed 'Ocmaat' between 2 eagles. Sheath signed on the back. The silver-engraved whip has a dagger and whistle when opened. Armenian-made, belonging to a Russian officer. The Corsican dagger has a black handle, decorated with silver, and is marked 'Vendetta' on one side, and 'Morte' on the other. Scabbard in leather and silver. Provenance: - The collection of Mr. and Mrs. S., Ghent, Belgium. - Acquired between 1990 and 1998, according to the owner's inventory notes.