Two Balkan Turkish bicak, 19th century
First example with an etched Damascus blade, finely relief chased silver bolster and a hilt of stag horn. Second bicak with a cut blade, bolster and tang of nickel silver. The horn scales decorated with round mother-of-pearl inlays (several losses), silver rivets and two twisted brass wires each (loose on one side). Leather-covered wooden scabbard with an iron chape. Leather split on the obverse. Length 31.5 and 37 cm.
Condition: II -
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First example with an etched Damascus blade, finely relief chased silver bolster and a hilt of stag horn. Second bicak with a cut blade, bolster and tang of nickel silver. The horn scales decorated with round mother-of-pearl inlays (several losses), silver rivets and two twisted brass wires each (loose on one side). Leather-covered wooden scabbard with an iron chape. Leather split on the obverse. Length 31.5 and 37 cm.
Condition: II -
Reserve
Time, Location
Auction House
