A Balkan Turkish horseman's hammer, circa 1700
Octagonal, slightly compressed hammer head, opposed by a long, strongly curved beak. All-over gold inlaid decor. Round socket with a single continuous shaft spring, riveted at the head end. Rivet, socket and shaft spring decorated with gold inlaid work, rivets of the shaft spring replaced. Round hardwood shaft covered all-over in heavily worn blue velvet. Iron, gold inlaid socket as hilt. Length 58 cm.
Condition: II
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Octagonal, slightly compressed hammer head, opposed by a long, strongly curved beak. All-over gold inlaid decor. Round socket with a single continuous shaft spring, riveted at the head end. Rivet, socket and shaft spring decorated with gold inlaid work, rivets of the shaft spring replaced. Round hardwood shaft covered all-over in heavily worn blue velvet. Iron, gold inlaid socket as hilt. Length 58 cm.
Condition: II
Reserve
Time, Location
Auction House
