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Superb Ivory hilted Kukri, fully complete and original, Very Rare

Superb Ivory hilted Kukri, fully complete and original, Very Rare www.swordsantiqueweapons.com

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They don't get much better than this gorgeous example.
This Ivory handled Kukri was most likely a presentation Kukri, possibly from the royal court of Nepal to a forgein Diplomat.
Sourced from an English estate this Kukri exhibits a very fine quality finish to every facet.
Presented in a fine Green velvet sheath complete with the original suspension strap, dressed with a silver tip to the sheath with silver bullion thread running through the middle of the rear of the sheath and around pouch that houses two ivory hilted companion knives.
Overall it measures 44cms in the sheath and 42cms out. The blade is clearly forged and in original high polish. Stunning Ivory hilt with steel bolster that as been blued as firearms are.
Nepalese Script to both the sheath and the spine of the blade.
An outstanding and extremely rare and important Kukri circa 1900-1930.