Lot 56 , A Balkan niello and white metal-mounted stiletto and scabbard, 19th century, L 42.5cm (blade); 57cm (overall)

A Balkan niello and white metal-mounted stiletto and scabbard, 19th century, Boka Kotorska or Montenegro, having cast and chased hilt and scabbard with Cyrillic inscription (damage to blade), L 42.5cm (blade); 57cm (overall)
Estimate £250-350


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Sold for £2,200