Lot 1018

Sale 92 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Indian Tulwar sword, 31 inch single edge curved blade, fullered each side, gold wash brass hilt, wood scabbard fabric covered, outer layer missing, brass mounted. Some rust patches on blade, wear to gold wash on hilt, very fine.

The property of Sir Maurice Charles O'Connell, believed to be a trophy piece following a campaign in India, possibly Seringapatam. Ex Christies Auction, Melbourne 31 March 1998 lot 420.