AN OTTOMAN CORAL AND TURQUOISE-SET SWORD AND SCABBARD, TURKEY, 18TH/19TH CENTURY |

the curved steel blade with flat back edge and gold-overlaid inscription within fuller on edge to both sides, the hilt with a curved pommel and quillons set with a turquoise plaque featuring gilt inscription, set with ribbed drop-shaped coral beads and smaller, round turquoise beads, the scabbard decorated en-suite, with two suspension loops, the reverse with repoussé floral motifs, in a modern Asprey & Co. case

The blade with oxidisation and some erosion, some rubbing to the inscription, old repair to hilt with some stones missing and other replaced. The scabbard with some rubbing, dirt and oxidisation, some coral and turquoise beeds have been replaced or are missing, as viewed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

inscriptions

Blade contains Qur’an 61:13 (in part), mixed with other undeciphered words. In the small cartouche on the blade is muhammad rasul allah, 'Muhammad is the Prophet of God'