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Fine old Turkish sword shamshir with scabbard of mid 19th…
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Sydney
Date:
24-Oct-2015
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Description:
Fine old Turkish sword shamshir with scabbard of mid 19th century date, approx 95 cm overall with approx 75 cm curved single edged blade of shamshir form fine watered steel with a talisman and a cartouche of Arabic text in gold on one face. Horn grip scales retaining the original woven silver cloth tape and woven wrist strap. The cross guard and scabbard mounts of gilt silver bearing maker's stamps. The curvature of the blade requires the scabbard to have an open back for it's top 15 cm, this opening has a steel spring and a hinged en suite gilt silver cover that engages the underside of the cross guard. When suspended this sword is balanced so that it will turn edge upwards as is correct.
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Category:
Militaria & Weapons: Edged Weapons