Presentation quality precious weapon, indicator of wealth and high social status. 
Truly collectors grade.
All 100% original.
Extremely fine antique sword - shamshir. 
Colonial india, circa 19th century. 
Marked on blade: "hamilton & co, calcutta - simla".
 hamilton & co is the name of a famous jewelry and silversmithing shop in colonial india. Established over 200 years ago during the peak of the british raj, it started operating in 1803, when, after his arrival in calcutta, robert hamilton, a british national, opened the store in calcutta, under license from the east indian company. Later hamilton & co also opened branches in other parts of india: bombay (1833 -36 and from 1868) delhi and simla (from 1865).
 apart from serving the british civilians, hamilton & co also catered the indian aristocracy and quickly gained popularity among them for its authenticity and unique artisanship. Rajas and maharajas, along with the other rich and elite locals flocked to the store to buy the exquisite silver items. 
 within a short time, the company became the official silversmith to the ruling british in india. During those days, it was often said that, no european royalty would leave india without shopping from hamilton & co, as they were considered no less than tiffany's or cartier.
Gorgeous solid sterling silver hilt mounted on magnificent polished blade, decorated with stunning crisp etching. 
Blade is probably a special order, most likely of european manufacturing.
Leather over wood scabbard with fantastic quality hand chased / engraved fittings, made of heavy gauge silver with meticulous attention to smallest details. 
Finest possible quality hand chased / engraved ornate decoration on solid sterling hilt.
Gorgeous polished and etched on both sides steel blade.  
Golden "proof" medallion inset at ricasso. 
Original leather washer on the blade, under hand-guard is still present.
Highest quality throughout, all parts 100% original. 
Silver parts are not marked, guaranteed solid sterling silver (925/1000 standard). 
Looks like one suspension ring on scabbard is missing (there is no evidence that second suspension ring was mounted on scabbard).
  large size:
About 39 1/4 in. (99.7 cm) long in scabbard (straight line).  
About 38 3/4 in. (98.5 cm) long out of scabbard.
Blade is about 33 1/2 in. (85 cm) long.
   condition:
Very good original antique condition with honest charming indication of age. 
Uncleaned blade with minor dark spots, no sharpening, no nicks, no rust.
Scabbard is in serviceable antique condition with noticeable wear to original black leather. 
Age related "imperfections" to leather exposing wood at some places (easy to restore with right type of glue - please see last picture). 
Normal light handling marks to silver mounts.
Superb, 100% original, unmolested, unaltered example - pictures don't do justice - absolutely stunning weapon of status! 
Made by iconic indian colonial silver maker.