Antique Japanese & World Weapons AUG. 29th
Lot 315:
Highly Unusual 19th C. Ottoman Turkish Naval Short Sword with UNIQUE Blade ~ Signed & Dated. An impressive and Unique Islamic weapon, this short sword is most likely of a Naval military service and is mounted with a short but powerful blade of absolutely One-of-a-Kind configuration, having a warped structure with a light curve towards its left side. The inner side having a very large fuller cavity and the outer side with flat surface having well engraved large signature and a date 1262 which would correspond to 1846 in the Gregorian calendar. With it massive horn grips of Ottoman Shamshir or Kilij style but of very unique configuration as well, having brass and copper mounts. A very exciting Islamic weapon overall, it would surely take a Master Sword-smith to create such a special and unique blade, which is while made warped and curved to one side, features very strong and sturdy structure with a deadly tip and most significant combat efficiency, especially in close hand combat aboard the battleship. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 20", Blade length : 14 1/2".
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