Lot 1008
An Ottoman silver-mounted shamshir, circa 1820
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Hammer price € 4,600
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Slender, single-edged blade made of splendid wootz-Damascus, the silver quillons chased with floral ornaments. Rhinoceros horn grip plates with a florally engraved, silver grip frame. The leather-covered wooden scabbard stitched with wire, the silver fittings embellished with hammered floral décor and each hallmarked with two silver stamps. Length 96 cm.Attention - shipping to non-EU countries subject to CITES.
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