A RARE OTTOMAN TURKISH SWORD, KILIG, LATE 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURY. with broad curved blade formed

A RARE OTTOMAN TURKISH SWORD, KILIG, LATE 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURY. with broad curved blade formed with a reinforced edge and double-edged towards the point, etched with masonic symbols on each side and a presentation on the back-edge (areas of pitting), brass hilt comprising cross-piece with down-turned quillons formed as a tulip profile, engraved silver back-strap decorated with tulip flowers and foliage (one small chip, rubbed), strongly formed hardwood grip shaped for the fingers, carved with pairs of chevrons and with tulip flowerheads around the pommel, studded with silver flowerhead rivets (one missing) and enriched with brass nails (small losses), in its original leather-covered wooden scabbard (scabbard split along the seam on one side) with large brass mounts comprising chape, locket, middle band and with three rings for suspension. 74.5cm; 29 3/8in blade. The presentation inscription reads: `Presented by brother Betts to the Enoch Lodge, no 11, Febry 1838`. Henry Betts was born around 1806 and lived at 17 Marylebone Street. He is recorded working as a Cupper. He joined Enoch Lodge in 1837, became Master 1840 and died circa 1870.