Lot 149
  • 149

An Ottoman silver and niello horn-hilted dagger, Turkey, period of Abdulhamid II, dated 1319 AH/1901-02 AD

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • steel, silver, horn, wood
slightly curved double-edged watered steel blade, horn hilt with silver mounts featuring niello decoration and medallions containing tughra of Sultan Abdulhamid II, the scabbard with silver mounts and nielloed floral decoration

Condition

In general good condition, some erosion to blade, minor chips with associated restoration to handle, some ware to scabbard, as viewed.
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