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A 19th Century Outstanding Samber Deer Antler Sword Handle Superb Quality
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A 19th Century Outstanding Samber Deer Antler Sword Handle Superb Quality

19th century
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A superb and outstanding Indian Samber deer antler sword handle, elaborately and intricately carved throughout with deities

Physical Dimensions
Height
20.5cm (8.07")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Carved Antler Sword Hilt to the 19th Century.

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SA1111419
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Description
A superb and outstanding Indian Samber deer antler sword handle, elaborately and intricately carved throughout with deities
Height
20.5cm (8.07")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Carved Antler Sword Hilt to the 19th Century.

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SA1111419
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.

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Archive I An intricately carved 19th-century sambar deer antler sword hilt featuring mythological figures and ornate traditional relief detailing.

A 19th Century Outstanding Samber Deer Antler Sword Handle Superb Quality

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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Telephone 07956 448876
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An intricately carved 19th-century sambar deer antler sword hilt featuring mythological figures and ornate traditional relief detailing.
A 19th century outstanding samber deer antler sword handle superb quality
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An intricately carved 19th-century sambar deer antler sword hilt featuring mythological figures and ornate traditional relief detailing.
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  • ObjectSword Hilts
  • Period19th century
  • StyleSouth East Asian
  • MaterialSambar Deer Antler
  • ColourCream
  • MotifsMythological figures, High-relief carving, Tiered collar base, Intricate iconography
  • SizeH 20.5 cm (8 in) x W 5 cm (2 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This nineteenth-century South East Asian sword hilt takes the form of a detailed columnar handle fashioned from cream-coloured sambar deer antler. The surface displays high-relief carving depicting intricate iconography and layered mythological figures stacked vertically along the shaft, finished with a tiered collar base above a horizontally turned circular foot at the bottom. A visible horizontal fracture line separates the upper figural section from the densely carved lower body. The piece measures 20.5 cm high, 5 cm wide and 3 cm deep. Suitable for display in a gentleman's library, this traditional hilt sits securely on a bookshelf amongst literary collections or decorative artefacts. The dense sculptural detail and traditional motifs provide a focal point for collectors of historic edged weapons and regional Asian art. Placement away from direct sunlight preserves the cream antler material and maintains the integrity of the carved relief work.

FAQs

Carved antler sword hilts have been produced for centuries across Asia and Europe, functioning as decorative grips for ceremonial daggers, swords, and keris weapons. Craftspeople utilised the natural density of deer antler to carve intricate representations of deities, mythic creatures, and protective symbols.

Traditional hilts were commonly sculpted from local hardwoods, elephant ivory, whale tooth, buffalo horn, and sambar deer antler. Material selection often reflected the status of the owner and the regional availability of organic carving media.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display micro-wear around handling points, subtle colour oxidation in deep crevices, and natural porosity characteristic of aged bone or antler. Hand-carving tool marks and traditional iconographic details further distinguish original period examples from modern cast reproductions.

Small carved hilts are typically mounted on custom brass or black metal display stands to highlight their three-dimensional form. They function effectively as sculptural objects on bookshelves, mantelpieces, or inside glass collector cabinets.

Antler carvings should be kept in climate-controlled environments away from direct sunlight, extreme humidity, and direct heat sources. Cleaning should be limited to gentle dusting with a soft dry brush to prevent damage to delicate surface details.
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