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LOT 230:
AN OTTOMAN SHAMSHIR SWORD
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Sold for: $2,250
Start price:
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1,100
Estimated price :
$2,200 - $2,400
Buyer's Premium: 24.9%
sales tax: 6%
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AN OTTOMAN SHAMSHIR SWORD
Of characteristic form, the translucent horn grips with rolled pommel, with brass tangband and broad guard. The long, lightly-curved, single-edged heirloom blade wrought of fine actively-patterned wootz and inlaid at the forte, AMAL ASSAD ALLAH ISFAHANI (WORK OF ASAD ALLAH ISFAHANI) together with a peaked decoration terminating in a trefoil. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard with large. Faceted brass mounts. 18th century. One quillon terminal repaired in its working life. Overall length 95.5 cm / 37 1/2". Condition II
