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210 - A LARGE OTTOMAN KILIJ SWORD WITH METAL-MOUNTED SCABBARD, 19TH CENTURY
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USD 5,000 - 6,000 (€4,400 - 5,400)Sale fees
A LARGE OTTOMAN KILIJ SWORD WITH METAL-MOUNTED SCABBARD, 19TH CENTURY With a pronounced curved, single-edged kilij blade measuring 27 1/2 inches in length and widening to approximately 1 3/4 inches at the yalman. The hilt of characteristic pistol-grip form fitted with finger-grooved horn grip scales and mounted with a chain attached to one langet. The crossguard measures 6.5 inches across with 1.5-inch langets, the mounts appearing to be of low-grade silver. The guard is finely engraved with dense floral and geometric ornament. The wooden scabbard with metal mounts en suite to the hilt, extensively decorated with well-executed engraved floral and geometric motifs, retaining a leather-covered section between the upper fittings. Turkey, early 19th century. Dimensions: L: 35 1/2 in., (90 cm.) Condition: Overall very good condition. All parts are tight. 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.
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