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Lot 18

A presentation sword (saif) and dagger (kinjal), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 20th/21st century, 

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Lot 18

A presentation sword (saif) and dagger (kinjal), 
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 20th/21st century, 

Price Realised: £656

Estimate: £100 - £200

Price realised is hammer price plus fees (31.2% Buyers Premium inclusive of VAT).

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Lot 18

Description

A presentation sword (saif) and dagger (kinjal), 
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 20th/21st century, 

Each with plain curved blade, the sword's single fullered, in a sheath with a painted emblem of Saudi Arabia, foliate decoration and set with turquoise resin cabochons, the sword's hilt with three rosettes to each panel, in fitted micro mosaic-like wooden box, 

the sword 98cm. long ; the dagger 27cm. long 

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Buyer's Premium

The buyer shall pay the hammer price together with a premium thereon of 26% up to £20,000 (31.2% inclusive of VAT), 25% from £20,001 - £500,000 (30% inclusive of VAT), 20% from £500,001 thereafter (24% inclusive of VAT). The premium price is subject to VAT at the standard rate.

VAT
VAT is not charged on the hammer price unless it is stated that there is 'VAT applicable on the hammer price at the end of the description. Buyer's premium is subject to VAT.
(ARR) - ARTIST'S RESALE RIGHT

Qualifying living artists and the descendants of artists deceased within the last 70 years are entitled to receive a re-sale royalty each time their work is bought through an auction house or art market professional.

It applies to lots with hammer value over £1,000 as follows:
0 to £50,000 - 4%
£50,000.01 to £200,000 - 3%
£200,000.01 to £350,000 - 1%
£350,000.01 to £500,000 - 0.5%
Exceeding £500,000 - 0.25%
ARR is capped at £12,500

Please note ARR is calculated in euros. Auctioneers will apply current exchange rates.

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