A large double bicak, Balkans, ca. 1800
Various knives. One example with a slightly curved back blade, dated “1202” (=1787) on the obverse, finely engraved calligraphic cartouche with a deeply struck mark on the reverse. Ferrule and grip band in finely nielloed silver, a loss to the upper side. Scales of green-dyed bone with fine Shiras inlays in brass and dark horn. Pommel cap of dark horn. The second knife with a slightly curved back blade, a deeply struck mark on the quarte side. Ferrule and grip band in engraved silver, restored loss to the upper side. Grips made of dark horn. Velvet-covered scabbard with a seam of silver brocade. Lavish relief-decorated Silver fittings. The head of the chape restored, small suspension loop with an attached silver chain and two filigree balls. Length 63 cm.
Condition: II -
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Various knives. One example with a slightly curved back blade, dated “1202” (=1787) on the obverse, finely engraved calligraphic cartouche with a deeply struck mark on the reverse. Ferrule and grip band in finely nielloed silver, a loss to the upper side. Scales of green-dyed bone with fine Shiras inlays in brass and dark horn. Pommel cap of dark horn. The second knife with a slightly curved back blade, a deeply struck mark on the quarte side. Ferrule and grip band in engraved silver, restored loss to the upper side. Grips made of dark horn. Velvet-covered scabbard with a seam of silver brocade. Lavish relief-decorated Silver fittings. The head of the chape restored, small suspension loop with an attached silver chain and two filigree balls. Length 63 cm.
Condition: II -
Reserve
Time, Location
Auction House
