Lot 545: Three 20th Century Decorative Daggers including a Moroccan Koummya
A collection of three decorative curved daggers of varying styles and origins. The first item is a Moroccan Koummya featuring a white metal hilt with a flared, ornate pommel and matching scabbard, both decorated with chased and embossed geometric and scrolling foliate patterns. The scabbard has a pronounced upward curve and two suspension rings. The second item is a modern decorative dagger resembling the Art Gladius 505 Arab style, featuring a tapered translucent white grip, a gold-toned lion head pommel set with a red stone, and a large crescent-shaped guard in gold and silver tones. Its black scabbard has gold-toned metal mounts and a central decorative band. The third item is a folk art or souvenir dagger with a hilt and scabbard carved from dark hardwood in high-relief floral and leaf motifs, fitted with a brass-toned crossguard with spherical finials and a metal chape.
Condition report:
Generally good condition across the lot. The Moroccan Koummya shows light surface tarnishing consistent with age. The modern decorative dagger is in very good condition with minimal wear. The carved hardwood dagger shows light surface oxidation to the metal components while the wood retains a polished finish. Blades have not been inspected.
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