A Rare Maritime Cutlass and Scabbard, Morocco, 17th/18th century blade with 19th Century scabbard

the steel blade of characteristic form with copper quillons in assymetric curve and engraved silver mount at forte comprising floral motif, the faceted rhino-horn hilt with ribbed-dome finial, wooden scabbard with red-ground velvet and gilt metal-thread embroidery comprising six-point star and vegetal motif, with ensuite engraved copper chape and lock with central rectangular panels comprising floral motifs

overall in good condition. blade suffers from patination due to age. the rhino horn has some minor discolouration and cracking but no abrasions to surface. some of gilt-metal thread is beginning to fray, as viewed.
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