A mounted Ottoman shamshir with an older Persian blade of circa 1650, 19th centuryVery light, curved blade with multiple fullers on both sides and a slightly widened, double-edged point. Two brass-inlaid 19th-century cartouches on the obverse side, the lower one containing the name of the alleged owner "Nasr ad-Din as-Sultan shah Kadjar", the upper one the maker's signature "amel-i Asad Allah". This refers to the famous Persian Shah of the Kadjar Dynasty, Naser al-Din Shah Qajar (1848 - 1496), and the renowned blacksmith Asad Allah Isfahani, whose blades have been imitated long after his death. Engraved brass crossguard with knobbed endings. Engraved brass grip band with grip scales of rhinoceros horn, some wormy areas. Non-related, leather-covered wooden scabbard with brass stitching and gold-damascened iron fittings. Weight of the blade 693 g. Length (with scabbard) 88.5 cm. Attention: This lot can only be shipped within the European Union.Condition: II -