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Lot n° 81

Sabre aux inscriptions guèzes et anglaises

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Ethiopia, late 19th century Curved, double-gutted, counter-edged steel blade decorated with a coat of arms and warriors framing an inscription in Guèze (Geʽez). The base inscribed "London first claas cast steel" and a medallion featuring Saint-georges and the dragon. Marine ivory handle. L. 91 cm A walnus ivory hilted steel blade sword, with Guèze and English inscriptions, Ethiopia, late 19th century