2024 quotation and value of Mughal daggers

If you own a Mughal dagger and would like to know its value, or if you don't know, the period and model of your weapon, our state-approved experts and auctioneers will offer you their appraisal services. Our specialists will carry out a free appraisal of your weapon, and provide you with a precise estimate of its value on today's market. Thereafter, if you wish to sell your property, we will guide you towards the best possible device to obtain an optimal price.   

Rating and value of Mughal daggers  

Mughal daggers are sought-after items by collectors. However, price differences can be considerable, depending on the model and state of preservation. Nowadays, prices for these objects can rise considerably under the auctioneer's hammer. Buyers from all over the world are interested in the sale of certain rare pieces. The price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €50 to €21,970 at the moment, a considerable difference, but one that says a lot about the value that can be attributed to these weapons. In 2022, a Mughal jade dagger hilt sold for €21,970, while it was estimated at between €600 and €800. 

Order of value from a simple object to the most prestigious

Historical and technical background to Mughal daggers

Mughal daggers play a significant role in Indian history and culture.

Lasting over a long period of time, they came in a variety of forms and materials. As the Mughals ruled the Indian continent between 1526 and 1878, craftsmanship developed from Central Asia. These objects are inspired by Iranian motifs, as well as an animal iconographic program (there are many horses and birds). The daggers are fairly short in length, with a fairly wide blade. The hilt is often the most elaborate part, and many jade daggers are found on the auction market. Typically named " khandjar " in India, these weapons quickly take on a ceremonial function, and are regularly used during important ceremonies.

Daggers with a metal hilt are carved in the so-called " koftgari ", an extremely meticulous and precise work of chasing.

Reasons to sell a Mughal dagger at auction  

If you own a Mughal dagger, and don't know how to sell it, auctions are one solution. Many collectors are looking for old models that may have belonged to their ancestors, a valued historical figure, or correspond to a particular battle.

These objects are not just weapons, but a historical witness that is part of the scientific evolution of weapons design.

Knowing the value of a Mughal dagger

If you happen to own a Mughal dagger from any period and would like to know its value, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal using our form on our website. A member of our team of experts and certified auctioneers will contact you promptly to provide you with an estimate of the market value of your piece, as well as any relevant information about it. If you wish to sell your property, you will also be accompanied by our specialists in order to benefit from alternatives for selling it at the best possible price, taking into account market inclinations.