^Lot 727 Lot of 20th Century Tourist-Type Asian Dha Swords & Scabbards:

Lot of 20th Century Tourist-Type Asian Dha Swords & Scabbards:: 1.) Ornately carved teak scabbard for Dha sword with brass chape holding the end together; 27'' overall length. 2.) Southeast Asian Dha sword with ornately carved handle and scabbard. Handle is cylindrical in shape and features a brass fitting below the curved guard with flower motifs. Blade is 21'' with wave markings irregularly along spine; 32'' overall. 3.) Southeast Asian Dha sword with ornately carved handle and scabbard. Scabbard features flower motifs with brass fittings. Handle is cylindrical in shape and features a brass fitting below the curved guard with flower motifs. Blade is 23.25'' with wave markings irregularly along spine; 34.5'' overall. 4.) Southeast Asian Dha short sword with dark wooden handle. Cylindrical handle features brass fitting below stamped, slightly oblong hilt. Features circular and wave markings along 10'' blade; 16.5'' overall. 5.) Southeast Asian Dha sword with dark wood handle. Scabbard is wrapped in natural fiber cord. Cylindrical handle features brass fitting below stamped, slightly oblong hilt. Features wave markings along spine of 20'' blade; 31'' overall. 6.) Southeast Asian Dha sword with dark wooden handle and scabbard. Scabbard is wrapped in natural fiber cord. Cylindrical handle features brass fitting below stamped, slightly oblong hilt. Features wave and an oblong circle marking near the hilt and more wave markings toward the tip. Blade is 22.5''; 34.25'' overall. 7.) Japanese katana style blade with a dark cylindrical handle and scabbard. Scabbard and handle features brass fittings with Japanese characters, warrior and other motifs. Blade is etched in a Damascus pattern, slightly curved and 28'' long from top of habaki to tip; 42'' overall. Conditions range from good to very good, showing varying amounts of age and wear, with small chips and some flaking to the painted surfaces. Est.: $300-$500/lot.