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˜AN OTTOMAN SILVER-MOUNTED SWORD (SHAMSHIR), TURKEY, 18TH CENTURY
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˜AN OTTOMAN SILVER-MOUNTED SWORD (SHAMSHIR), TURKEY, 18TH CENTURY with curved single-edged blade of finely watered steel (small areas of staining and light rust), border-engraved marked silver hilt (loose) comprising a pair of straight quillons with bud-shaped terminals, a pair of langets (one chipped), back-strap, and a pair of rhinoceros horn grip-scales retained by three pairs of rivets, rising to a pierced bulbous pommel fitted with a washer on each face, in its leather-covered wooden scabbard with large silver mounts comprising chape, two bands with rings for suspension and locket, all lightly engraved with border ornament and foliage and the latter retaining its locking catch 81.5 cm; 32 1/8 in blade
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˜AN OTTOMAN SILVER-MOUNTED SWORD (SHAMSHIR), TURKEY, 18TH CENTURY with curved single-edged blade of finely watered steel (small areas of staining and light rust), border-engraved marked silver hilt (loose) comprising a pair of straight quillons with bud-shaped terminals, a pair of langets (one chipped), back-strap, and a pair of rhinoceros horn grip-scales retained by three pairs of rivets, rising to a pierced bulbous pommel fitted with a washer on each face, in its leather-covered wooden scabbard with large silver mounts comprising chape, two bands with rings for suspension and locket, all lightly engraved with border ornament and foliage and the latter retaining its locking catch 81.5 cm; 32 1/8 in blade
Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria
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25 Blythe Road
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W14 0PD
United Kingdom
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Thomas Del Mar Ltd is happy to provide a list of recommended fine art shippers and couriers upon request. Buyers are reminded that it is their responsibility to comply with UK export regulations and with any local import requirements.The display mounts used in the catalogue and sale exhibition, including armour stands and mannequins, may be made available to the successful buyer of the relevant lot. Please contact us for prices and further details.
