Fine Moroccan silver sword with Rhino hilt

Description

A fine quality Moroccan shortsword ‘Genoui’. Long tapering steel blade probably from a european sword originally, the mounts of high quality thick silver with decoration and hallmarked for standard silver content. The centre part with a silver band mounted with a red stone, fabric covering to the rest of the sheath. The hilt of a solid piece of rhino horn with a pierced silver mount to the very top. CITES applies to international orders.  dating to the 19th century , 68 cms long overall in its sheath. The hanging rings either side still with the original thick silk hanging sash attached and in good condition

Additional information
Weight8 kg

Fine Moroccan silver sword with Rhino hilt