Description: Same as in auction listing: https://auctions.morphyauctions.com/GOLD_AND_STONE_INLAID_ZLATOUST_HAWK_KNIFE_WITH_SHE-LOT523123.aspx Comes with a case and box. Zlatoust is well known for being one of the foremost centers of Russian engraving and metalwork, with production as far back as 1815, when Zlatoust was manufacturing edged weapons, including decorated examples. This modern example is a hunting knife with a Damascus recurve blade, decorated on right side with a hawk on a branch which transforms into intricate knotwork and florals. Right side of blade with a short spray of florals on ricasso. Sheath and bolster with extensive floral decoration on a mixed silver and gilt ground, with left side of sheath depicting a hawk pulling a trout out of the water, with silver and white enamel cleverly used to accent the hawk. Right side of sheath also has 15 inlaid gemstones, they appear to be indicolite. Right side of sheath with florals and a central hawk feather motif. Karelian birch grip with finger groove, dyed blue. Pommel in the form of a hawk head with 2 more indicolite gems for eyes. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining virtually all of the factory finishes, with some very minor marks from sheathing/resheathing. Housed in a wooden presentation case fitted to knife and paper slipcase. Accompanied by Russian Compliance paperwork in Cyrillic. A lovely piece of Russian art. EMW. Blade Length: 7 - 1/8"Overall Length: 12 - 1/2"Paperwork: Russian Compliance Paperwork in Cyrillic Important: Free Shipping. Offering a 30-day return period, and open to negotiations on matters of price. Please reach out to me if you're interested in receiving more information or photos of the antique. Shipments will be sent out upon payments. Measurements can be rough and of human error, if you'd like a re-measurement for clarity purposes please message me. IMPORTANT: Please make sure the right address is sent to me, I will verify this in an email before I ship to you.
Price: 3500 USD
Location: Los Gatos, California
End Time: 2024-09-06T02:57:52.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Blade Material: Damascus Steel
Brand: Zlatoust
Dexterity: Ambidextrous
Color: Multi
Original/Reproduction: Original
Handle Material: Karelian Birch
