^Lot 1593 AN EXCEPTIONAL ENAMEL DECORATED, GOLD AND SILVER

OVERLAID AND ENGRAVED, JEWELED PRESENTATION KNIFE. 21st century. Zlatoust Arms Company. The finely polished variegated brown handle mounted with a dramatic carved eagle's head in deep relief with ruby jeweled eyes and collar. The multi-layer damascus stainless steel 8" blade with pronounced wavy design overlaid in silver and gold panel depicting an eagle in flight soaring along a mountain range flanked by scrolling leaf tips; the verso with scrolling vinery. The exquisitely decorated sheath features an enamel panel of an eagle perched on a rocky ledge in snow capped mountains surveying the valley below where a second eagle is in flight. All above densely engraved silver and gold overlay foliate designs, encrusted with small rubies. The verso with silver, gold and enameled overlaid panel depicting a rider on horseback on a plain; an eagle flying above them. All within intricate foliate overlays. The 13 5/8" knife is accompanied by its presentation box with hinged lid. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Certificate of Authenticity. CONDITION: as new. Excellent untouched condition. (02-19649/TG). $3,000-4,500.