WW1 RUSSIAN CAUCASUS COSSACK SILVER SHASHKA SABER SWORD Start Price USD 6,795.00 Current Price USD 6,795.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, September 16, 2008 End Time Thursday, October 16, 2008 Location Bosto, MA See more about 'WW1 RUSSIAN CAUCASUS COSSACK SILVER SHASHKA SABER SWORD' Description YOU ARE BIDDING ON a rare XIX c Caucasian style Cossack Shashqua type silver decorated sword most likely made in Cherkessia area of Caucasus. Description: The traditional shape hilt is partially covered with silver decorated with silver beading and niello in traditional Caucasian ornamentation style. The handles ate made of a Caucasian horn. The slightly curved single edged blade has barely visible original markings. The wooden original brown leather covered scabbard has silver fittings decorated en suite with the hilt. Condition: Very good original condition, showing some heavy wear and patina on metal parts . Minor nicks and cuts on the leather. Reference: (Not a part of this lot) A drawing of two Chercess kindjals with similar type of "large bead" decoration as pictured in the "Arms of the Caucaisan People": PLEASE NOTE: Due to constraints set forth by my consignor, it will be no returns or exchanges on this item. Please read the description carefully and ask all questions PRIOR to placing a bid Shipping: $35 within USA, $45 outside USA. Accepted methods of payment: * MONEY ORDER OR BANK CERTIFIED CHECK in US$ * BANK WIRE TRANSFER * You must contact me prior to making a bid if you are unable to use methods of payment indicated above. Place a Bid!