Description
A silver-mounted shamshir dating: circa 1800 provenance: Impero Ottomano, Flat, curved, single-edged blade, made of beautiful damask and in good condition. Vermeil hilt with cross-shaped hilt engraved with floral and geometric motifs. Frame with central rib. Horn grip scales with angled pommel. Wooden scabbard covered with green velvet (completely lined and made of dark patina). Silver mounts finely engraved with floral motifs and remains of gilding (pitting and signs of use and time). Two suspension rings on convex bands decorated en suite.
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