A silver-mounted and gilded Ottoman shamshir, circa 1820
Sturdy single-edged wootz Damascus blade with two gold-inlaid cartouches on the obverse, “Abbas, the Servant of the Lord of Dominion” and “labour of Assad Ullah”. Curved and florally decorated silver crossguard with two riveted horn grip scales, florally carved towards the pommel. Wire-sewn wood scabbard covered with shagreen leather, with stamped and gilt silver mounts, florally engraved at the border. Two lateral suspension rings. Length 97.5 cm.
Condition: II
Sturdy single-edged wootz Damascus blade with two gold-inlaid cartouches on the obverse, “Abbas, the Servant of the Lord of Dominion” and “labour of Assad Ullah”. Curved and florally decorated silver crossguard with two riveted horn grip scales, florally carved towards the pommel. Wire-sewn wood scabbard covered with shagreen leather, with stamped and gilt silver mounts, florally engraved at the border. Two lateral suspension rings. Length 97.5 cm.
Condition: II
