Auctions Imperial 2017 Arms & Armor November
By Auctions Imperial
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Nov 26, 2017
1910 Thomes Ave, Cheyenne WY 82001, United States
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LOT 424:
A RARE OTTOMAN HANCER DAGGER
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Sold for: $400
Price including buyer’s premium and sales tax:
$
529.58
Start price:
$
350
Estimated price :
$700 - $800
Buyer's Premium: 24.9%
sales tax: 6%
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A RARE OTTOMAN HANCER DAGGER
A very rare, early type with characteristic waisted and fluted elephant grip, the broad, lightly-curved and double-edged blade of lenticular section, forged of Istanbul Beyaz, or Istanbul White wootz damascus steel. Mid-17th century. A number of daggers of this highly-identifiable type were captured in 1683 when the Ottomans were routed at the Siege of Vienna. Overall length 30.5cm. Condition II
