Three Ottoman Or Balkan Ramrods (Suma), Late 18th/Early 19th Century

The first with tubular steel rod incised with triple lines crossing over each other between bands of chequering above and below, the latter above a faceted swelling tip, tapering silver grip cast and chased with spiral bands of foliage between fluting, spherical pommel en suite carrying an arched suspension loop cast with foliage on both sides centred on a nielloed star, threaded at the base and opening to reveal a pair of tweezers (one pincer missing); the second with tubular steel rod and brass tip with turned line decoration, the grip of circular section formed from shims of brass, green-stained bone and dark horn, and spherical pommel en suite carrying an arched pierced suspension loop, threaded at the base and opening to reveal a pair of tweezers; the last of similar form (grip with minor losses, some pitting), the tip threaded and opening to reveal a worm (3)
39.5 cm. to 43.2 cm.

For similar examples sold in these Rooms see Eastern Arms & Armour From the Richard R. Wagner Jr. Collection, 29 April 2015, lots 247 and 248