Lot 2153

A silver-mounted and gilded Ottoman shamshir, circa 1820

Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1367 Lots

Starting Price € 2,300

Countdown for bids : 31 days and 19 hours left

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Description

Sturdy single-edged wootz Damascus blade with two gold-inlaid cartouches on the obverse, “Abbas, the Servant of the Lord of Dominion” and “labour of Assad Ullah”. Curved and florally decorated silver crossguard with two riveted horn grip scales, florally carved towards the pommel. Wire-sewn wood scabbard covered with shagreen leather, with stamped and gilt silver mounts, florally engraved at the border. Two lateral suspension rings. Length 97.5 cm.

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General Information

The auction starts on Thursday, November 17, 2026 at 2:30 pm (CET), start subject to the timing of the preceding auction, with Lot no. 2001 - 2505 and continues on Wednesday 18, 2026 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 2506 - 1369.The pre-sale view will take place from November 9 - November 13, 2026 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CET). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.