Four Asian Knives of Various Ethnic Styles

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Four Asian Knives of Various Ethnic Styles

Four small knives collected by the McNarneys on their travels: a small Indonesian kris of classic form, with garuda hilt, and blade with pamir finish, in a wooden sheath. This is very well shaped, but appears to be of relatively modern manufacture. The blade is slightly flamboyant, with a heavy coat of old oil on it. The grip has a white metal bolster. The ri-pandan (the widest part of the blade) does not quite fit into the top of the sheath. A small Nepalese kukri of tourist style with a lion's head on the pommel, but a nice blade with two shallow fullers. The sheath has a pocket containing the two traditional side knives. The black wooden grip is decorated with silver colored bands and nail heads. A small Afghan khanjar or jambiya dagger. The dagger is curved, double edged, and although small seems to be made for use. The blade has two narrow fullers, and is engraved, including a date, apparently 1937. The grip is made of stacked sections of bone and ebony with a brass ring in the middle. The sheath is covered with cloth from an old carpet. An Indonesian karambit knife of very nice shape and style, in a wooden sheath, with a pamir blade. Size: The kris is 10 inches long overall, with a 7 inch blade. The kukri is 10 1/2 inches long overall, with a 6 inch blade. The khanjar is 9 inches long with a 4 3/4 inch blade. The karambit is is 6 1/2 inches long with a 4 inch blade. Provenance: Estate of General Joseph McNarney. Processing and shipping in the Continental United States is $30.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance.

Provenance:The Estate of General Joseph T. McNarney

Condition:

All four knives are in excellent condition. The top of the kris blade does not fit into the top of the sheath as well as it should, but both are the correct size for one another.

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Estimate: $100 - $250

Price Realized Including Buyer's Premium

$281

11/03/2022

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Annex Auctions strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Annex Auctions. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms and Conditions. Methods of payment are cash, check, money orders, card or wire transfer for foreign payments. This auction has a buyer's premium of 25%.

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FAMILY HEIRLOOMS OF DISTINGUISHED WWII GENERALS McAULLIFE and McNARNEY: A signature auction by Steven Crain and Associates.

Four Asian Knives of Various Ethnic Styles