October 19-20, 2016 - New York USA
Handsome Kingdom of Yugoslavia Dress Sword
499 Ottoman Empire. Balkans region. Late 18th-19th
Century Flintlock Short Rifle. Heavy walnut stock. Ornate brass fittings on stock and forestock, knob-bolt trigger, ivory “keyhole” on forestock. Overall length 40”. Very Good condition. $400-600
502 Yugoslavia. Kingdom. Alexander I - Officer’s Dress
500 Ottoman Empire. Balkans - Adriatic region. Flintlock
Holster Pistol, 19th Century. No marks on lockplate, brass knob ending, brass trigger guard with floral pattern. Overall length 18”. Very Good condition. $200-300
Sword, ca. 1920’s-1934. By Solingen. Plated lion-head pommel, floral scroll guard and Yugoslavian doubleheaded eagle. Etched blade with Yugoslavian eagle and motto, floral ornament. Fine scabbard with crowned Alexander I cipher, original bullion dress knot. Excellent condition, a handsome sword. $400-600
501 Ottoman Empire. Balkans region. 19th Century
Yataghan. 21 1/2” steel blade, gilt brass bolster, single coral bead each side. Horn grip with wide ears, brass ricasso, simple leather scabbard with fulllength side row of brass vines. Some typical minor nicks on blade, split top end of scabbard. Otherwise well-preserved. $150-200
503 Yugoslavia. Portrait Miniature of King Alexander I.
By R. MacGregor. Ca. 1920’s. Facing bust of the young bespectacled king in military uniform, wearing Order, in multicolors, glazed, circular gold wire border, inset in square lacquer frame, 3/5 x 6 1/3. Backing with stand. Light scuffs on lacquer, otherwise well-preserved and attractive. $200-300
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