A Turkish Silver-Mounted Kilij, Probably Reign Of Abdulaziz (1277 A.H. Corresponding To 1861-75 A.D.)

A Turkish Silver-Mounted Kilij
Probably Reign Of Abdulaziz (1277 A.H. Corresponding To 1861-75 A.D.)
With curved bright blade gold-damascened with foliage at the yelman, the forte on both sides with applied steel plate damascened with gold foliage and pierced centrally with a cartouche framing gold-damascened calligraphy, one side damascened with a calligraphic cartouche beyond, and with gold-damascened star and crescent on the other, hilt comprising border engraved quillon-block with pointed langets and acorn-shaped quillon terminals, gilt foliate engraved grip-strap, and rounded horn grips (damaged) pierced for a sword-knot, in original wooden scabbard covered in black leather (chape missing) with silver locket and suspension mount engraved with borders of ropework and foliage, the latter with two rings for suspension
70.5 cm. blade