AUCTION 43: ANTIQUE ARMS AND ARMOR

A TURKISH SHAMSHIR WITH DAMASCUS BLADE, 19 CEN.

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Start price: $1,500

Estimated price: $2,000 - $2,500

Buyer's premium:

Of a characteristic form with watered steel curved, single-edged blade, steel mounts decorated with gold inlay. Horn grip scales. The scabbard is made of wood covered with stitched black leather.

Ottoman Empire, 18-19th cc.

L: 39 in., (99 cm.)

Condition: Very good with a small crack on the scabbard. Grip scales have small repairs.