Arms & Armour
Lot 3437 SESSION 12 (11.30AM THURSDAY 1ST AUGUST) Arms & Armour
Estimate $2,800
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $1,500
OTTOMAN EMPIRE, 18th - 19th century, shamshir sword with a blade forged from high contrast wootz (Damascus watered) steel with strong clear pattern, blade length 79cm, bone grips with recesses for the fingers, grip strap, cross guard and scabbard mounts are silver as are the locket and chape, leather covered scabbard with its original classical spiral stitching, silver parts stamped with proof marking, the open top front edge of scabbard to enable ease of removal of blade has a drop-down guard, this loose, total length including scabbard 96.5cm. A few small spots with loss of leather on scabbard and some dents in silver locket and chape, otherwise very good.
Note: Licence to own required in State of Victoria, Australia.
No mail out for this lot, collection only from the Sydney Office, or buyer to make own arrangements.
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