The sword features the classic tulwar form with a curved steel blade designed for effective cutting and slashing action. The hilt follows the traditional Indian pattern, incorporating a disc pommel with short quillons intended to provide a secure and controlled grip.
During the 19th century, tulwars continued in widespread military and ceremonial use across India despite the increasing adoption of modern firearms. These swords reflected centuries of development influenced by indigenous Indian craftsmanship, together with Persian and Central Asian blade traditions. Examples like this, from this period, display hand-forged construction and individual variation in profile and finish.
Tulwars remain highly regarded among collectors for their distinctive silhouette, historical significance, and connection to the military heritage of the Indian subcontinent.
Manufactured in steel with traditional Indian hilt construction, this example represents a classic piece of 19th-century Indian arms craftsmanship suitable for collectors of antique weapons and ethnographic militaria.
Dimensions
Approx. 91cm overall length
Approx. 78cm blade length
Condition
Acceptable overall antique condition, with notable age-related wear and pitting consistent with period use and storage. The blade shows expected pitting and areas of patina. The hilt remains structurally sound, with one of the rain guards broken off and with wear appropriate to age.
