Dear John, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. My sincere apologies for the delay with the apprisal. The presented object appears to be an Indian late 19th or more probably 20th century Khanda sword with the measurements of 34 inches. This sword type with a double-edged straight blade often appears in the Sikh, Jain, Buddhist, and Hindu scriptures and art. The blade and the hilt are etched with decor. The hilt has probably an inlay work in another metal. Comparable pieces were recently offered and sold on the international auction market. This piece is in bad to medium condition and there is no serious damage visible in the images provided. A fair market estimation would be between 100 to 250 USD. This estimate is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparable items. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and may vary. With kind regards, George
