Lot 2160

An Ottoman officer's shamshir, circa 1850/60

Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots

Starting Price € 600

Countdown for bids : 32 days and 3 hours left

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Description

Slightly curved, single-edged blade with multiple fullers on both sides and a yelman. A brand struck on the obverse at the root. Crossguard of relief-decorated silver (minor chip on one side), the grip band replaced in nickel silver, scales of rhinoceros horn. Leather-covered wooden scabbard with decorative stitching in brass wire at the side. Locket and carrying strap in silver, each struck with two Ottoman marks. Locket with a soldered crescent and Star on the obverse. The chape in nickel silver. Length 90.5 cm.

Attention: This lot can only be shipped within the European Union.

Condition: II - Questions about the lot?

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.