A Caucasian kindjal, the 24cm blade with two offset fullers, polished dark horn grip of characteristic form, silver nielloed mounts deeply chased with foliate patterns, complete with its wood scabbard covered with black leather, with top mount and chape decorated en-suite with the hilt mounts, the reverse of the mounts with simple floral patten niello inlay, the top mount with Arabic inscription within cartouche including the makers name and date 1319AH (1901) minor damage to suspension mount, otherwise good condition £200-250