A Qajar walrus ivory and enamelled-gold shamshir hilt Persia, 19th CenturyA Qajar walrus ivory and enamelled-gold shamshir hilt Persia, 19th Centuryof typical form, the two-piece walrus ivory grips decorated in gold inlay with birds and floral motifs, the enamelled gold front and back straps with flowers and perching birds, the cross-guard and pommel of enamelled gold decorated with floral motifs, with fitted box 16 cm. longImportant Notice to BuyersSome countries e.g., the US, prohibit or restrict the purchase by its citizens (wherever located) and/or the import of certain types of Iranian-origin works. As a convenience to buyers, Bonhams has marked with the symbol R all lots of Iranian (Persian) origin. It is each buyer's responsibility to ensure that they do not bid or import a lot in contravention of the sanctions or trade embargoes that apply to them.