Spectacular HUGE Antique 19th C. Chinese Two Handed DAO Sword with Gold Dragons - $4,500 - (Wallingford, CT)
WELCOME TO MY AUCTION! Spectacular HUGE 18th-19th C. Chinese Two Handed DAO Sword with Gold Dragons. A truly amazing Massive weapon of Qing Dynasty Chinese warriors, probably used all the way through the Boxer Rebellion period and was likely used by skilled swordsmen against cavalry troops. With a well wrought steel blade broadening towards the tip, engraved on both sides with elaborate Dragon images with gold gilt finish. With its iron guard of octagonal form, engraved and gilt on one side en suite to the blade. Exceptionally long wood grip which fits 4 hands, wrapped in its original straw cover and having iron ring pommel as an extension of the tang. A blood chilling weapon of spectacular massive proportions. TOTAL LENGTH IS 53" BLADE IS 34 1/2" Please refer to pictures for item condition. Please take a moment to review this note: We are helping a friend to liquidate several collections of Antique and Military related items he recently accepted on consignment from several collectors but is unable to list them himself due to his intense travel schedule. WE ARE PROFESSIONAL eBay SELLERS AND HAVE ALSO STARTED TO TAKE CONSIGNMENTS FROM DEALERS AND PRIVATE COLLECTORS. INDIVIDUAL ITEMS AS WELL AS LARGE COLLECTIONS ARE WELCOMED TO BE CONSIGNED WITH US FOR SALE ON eBay(Please contact us for details).We will be happy to answer any questions regarding condition and nuances of the item's preservation state. However we are not knowledgeable enough to provide the detailed history of most weapons and antiques, so we decided to list all military items, described to the best of our knowledge, in one category, hoping most of them will fall in to that range and period of time, assuming some of the items may in fact be Earlier or Later than the category they are listed in. We also are listing Most items with Very low starting bid and no reserve, allowing the bidders to determine the value of the item for themselves. No hidden fees or reserves unless requested by consignor, Higher…
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