Fall Antique Arms & Art, Nov. 7th, 2020
Lot 190:
LIVEAUCTIONEERS.COM BIDDERS, PLEASE VIEW MANY MORE DETAILED PHOTOS IN HIGHER RESOLUTION ON OUR WEBSITE sofedesignauctions.com AS LIVEAUCTIONEERS ONLY ALLOWS 20 PHOTOS. THANK YOU ~ ! ~~~~~~ Outstanding 18th-19th C. Greek Officer’s Shamshir Sword in Fabulous Silver Mounts. A truly spectacular and very rare Ottoman weapon, most likely owned by an officer of the Greek army, in full silver mounts showing exceptional quality workmanship including multiple panoplies of war trophies and elaborate floral scollwork. Mounted with a broad and very battle-worthy curved large fullered blade free of decorations and truly built for most efficient combat action. A very handsome and example indeed, of rare form and quality, note how the pommel of the hilt is executed in the form more common to Yatagan short sword and Never encountered on the Shamshir style sabers. Total Length (inside scabbard if present) : 38" Blade Length : 32 1/2". Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at [email protected]
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