Russia, North Caucasus. A Long Ornate Khanjali Newly Listed Mayer’s Hof-Kunstprägeanstalt

Mayer’s Hof-Kunstprägeanstalt

the reverse with both bakelite lugs intact

86mm wing tip to wing tip

1916 to April 5

measuring 160 mm in width x 140 mm in length x 47 mm in depth

Russia, North Caucasus. A Long Ornate Khanjali Newly Listed Mayer’s Hof-KunstprägeanstaltA long format Khanjali featuring a dark hardwood handle riveted to a steel tang, presenting ornate silver fittings, each hand etched with contrasting patination, handle measures 13cm in length and is Russian silver hallmarked and maker marked; with a 38 cm double sided blade with etched detailing at the ricasso, exhibiting numerous edge knicks and rust points; protected within a matching scabbard with a base of wood wrapped in replacement leather as