207 - A FINE OTTOMAN TURKISH KILIJ (PALA) WITH SILVER-MOUNTED SCABBARD, INSCRIBED WITH THE MAKER’S NAME “MAHMUD HASSAN,” 19TH CENTURY

A FINE OTTOMAN TURKISH KILIJ (PALA) WITH SILVER-MOUNTED SCABBARD, INSCRIBED WITH THE MAKER’S NAME “MAHMUD HASSAN,” 19TH CENTURY An Ottoman kilij of pala swordpe, distinguished by its broadening blade toward the foible, forged of steel and exhibiting a confident, powerful curvature characteristic of 19th-century Ottoman edged weapons. The blade is engraved with a silver-inlaid cartouche bearing the maker’s name "Mahmud Hassan," executed in stylized Arabic script and placed prominently on the blade surface, serving both as a mark of authorship and a decorative focal point. The blade form and inscription together indicate a weapon produced by a recognized workshop or master smith active during the later Ottoman period. The hilt is fitted with dark horn grip scales of the pistol form, secured with rivets, and finished with a rounded pommel cap, mounted to a silver crossguard with short quillons terminating in knobbed ends. It is finely engraved with linear and hatched ornament, displaying careful handwork and a mellow patina consistent with age. All parts are tight. Dimensions: L: 33 in., (84 cm.) Condition: Very good with expected signs of wear and age. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.