AN OTTOMAN HORN-HILTED STEEL SWORD (SHAMSHIR) TURKEY, LATE 1...
AN OTTOMAN HORN-HILTED STEEL SWORD (SHAMSHIR)
TURKEY, LATE 18TH/ EARLY 19TH CENTURY
the single-edged curved steel blade of tapering form decorated in gold to either side with lines of inscription flanked by floral sprays, the brass forte with bud quillons, horn grips
83.5 cm. long
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Formerly in the collection of Oliver Hoare (1945-2018), London.
Private collection, London.
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AN OTTOMAN HORN-HILTED STEEL SWORD (SHAMSHIR)
TURKEY, LATE 18TH/ EARLY 19TH CENTURY
the single-edged curved steel blade of tapering form decorated in gold to either side with lines of inscription flanked by floral sprays, the brass forte with bud quillons, horn grips
83.5 cm. long
Footnotes
Provenance
Formerly in the collection of Oliver Hoare (1945-2018), London.
Private collection, London.
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