An Ottoman Shamshir, Mid-19th Century Auction
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An Ottoman shamshir, mid-19th century
An Ottoman shamshir, mid-19th century
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An Ottoman shamshir, mid-19th centuryOlder, curved single-edged blade of wootz Damascus steel, late 18th century (Qajar era), the obverse with gold inlaid inscriptions in Nastaliq with the smith's name "Ali Asghar Isfahani", a dedication to Shah Abbas, and Fath Ali Shah. Two-part hilt of wootz Damascus steel, crossguard with long languet and faceted grip, both decorated with gold-damascened scrolling foliage throughout. Leather covered wooden scabbard, the mounts also made of wootz Damascus steel and decorated en suite gold-damascening. Length 97 cm.The age of the blade and the dedication to Fath Ali Shah (1771 - 1834) could indicate that it comes from a weapon originally carried by the second ruler of the Qajar dynasty.Condition: II
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An Ottoman shamshir, mid-19th century

Estimate €5,500 - €11,000
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€5,400

Starting Price €5,400
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Hermann Historica GmbH

Hermann Historica GmbH

Grasbrunn / Munich, Germany2,920 Followers

Antique Arms and Armour

May 16, 2024 4:00 PM EDT|
Grasbrunn / Munich, Munich, DE
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