An enamelled gilt-silver filigree mounted steel sword (saif) and gilt-silver mounted steel dagger (jambiyya) Saudi Arabia, 20th Century the single-edged steel blade with two fullers and inscription to one side, the hilt and scabbard clad in gilt-silver filigree with foliate and lozenge motifs enamelled in green and red, domed openwork bosses to scabbard set with paste, wood presentation box decorated in geometric marquetry; the jambiyya of typical form with arms of Saudi Arabia to both sides the sword 91.7 cm. long(3) Saleroom notices: The inscription to the blade reads: 'The sword is the glory of might, you are the one who seizes it. The glory of might does not come to you in feebleness, In swords are found the defence of the Arabs and of the homeland.' This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

Saleroom Notice:
The inscription to the blade reads: 'The sword is the glory of might, you are the one who seizes it. The glory of might does not come to you in feebleness, In swords are found the defence of the Arabs and of the homeland.'