AN OTTOMAN SHAMSHIR SWORD
Provincial work, likely Egyptian, the grips with wire wrap, with steel guard. The fine, heirloom blade broad, with moderate curvature, wrought of Persian wootz, with distinct-edge hardening visible, with remains of an inlaid cartouche at the right forte. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard with steel mounts decorated in gold. 19th century. Pommel repaired, leather rubbed, areas of corrosion to mounts. Overall length 95.4 cm / 37 1/2". Condition III
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Provincial work, likely Egyptian, the grips with wire wrap, with steel guard. The fine, heirloom blade broad, with moderate curvature, wrought of Persian wootz, with distinct-edge hardening visible, with remains of an inlaid cartouche at the right forte. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard with steel mounts decorated in gold. 19th century. Pommel repaired, leather rubbed, areas of corrosion to mounts. Overall length 95.4 cm / 37 1/2". Condition III
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