Lot 2147
An silver-damascened kilic, dated 1807
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1367 Lots
Description
Typical curved blade with pronounced yelman and T-shaped spine. Gold inlaid cartouches with maker's inscription at the forte on the obverse, the reverse with star-shaped gold inlays and the date “1222” (= 1807). Gold inlaid iron crossguard and grip strap with two riveted (slightly damaged) horn grip scales. Wooden scabbard wire-stitched and covered in shagreen, the iron fittings geometrically and star-shaped gold inlaid. Crossguard broken on one side, leather covering with a small area of loss. Length 80.5 cm.Condition: II - Questions about the lot?
