Ken Corneal Estate Bladed Weapon Collection
Tuesday, 3 - Monday, 16 February 2026
Two Tulwar Swords and matching Dahl Shield from the Punjab Region - India,
Realised: $700 plus premium
Lot Details
A matching pair of 28" deeply-curved wootz blades with a gold cartouche to each; double-edged tips and serrated notch-backed to 3/4 of their lengths. The hilts are profusely gold damascened (one with a pommel spike, the other a dome). Matched leather scabbards with raised gilding on a red ground. Along with a matching Dahl shield, dia.20". Believed to have been made as a presentation set. Bought May 31, 2008
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