Ottoman karabela XVIII
 

Hi,

I have bought following Ottoman karabela, which I think is from XVIII century.
Similar item is in Dresden museum (https://skd-online-collection.skd.mu...s/Index/289073) with following differences:
- hilt and crossguard
- blade in my item is more curved

In some other posts I've found it can be precursor of pala.
It also has a form of polish karabela type IIc, but ottoman origin.
Hilt with the blade is a little bit not typical..but possible

Can you share your opinion?

Your sword is superb
I think you are right, its an Ottoman pala with a karabela hilt.
18th c. at least for the blade...
You should clean the silvers fittings and guard.
Congrats

Yes; a superb example indeed :cool: .

Thanks :)
I like it very much and indeed some cleaning is required.
About the blade I have similar opinion that it's XVIIIc. I am just not sure if the rest (hilt/scabbard) is from the same period (despite all matches very well)

Nice example. In Turkish museums, these short, broad blades are identified as
naval.

Would not be surprised to see wootz blade. Pattern-welded at the very least. Etching a small window will give an answer, but it would be an easy task: no rusting, no pitting. Not sure about the fittings: on the photograph they look copper alloy to me. Again, a small area rubbed with silver-cleaning paste would direct you to their full cleaning or leaving them as is.
Outstanding example of a true museum quality! Congratulations!

While mostly a novice with blades, I just want to comment what a beautiful sabre this is. Outstanding looks. Congratulations.

Rick

Thank you Ariel!
For the feetings for sure it's brass.

Then do not touch them!

Shiny brass is vulgar, your patinated one is old, mellow and classy.

Well i'm 99% sure it's silver, you should try in one small corner, on the non exposed face of the sword... Many people do this mistake old silver looks like brass sometimes.
I agree with Ariel if it's brass don't touch it.