Ottoman Dagger
Is always difficult to estimate age but can offer an opinion.
On the throat of the scabbard is a braided silver wire with a small section missing. This type of braided wire decoration have seen on scabbards from 1770 -1860, the time period could be larger.
The chape section near the tip appears to have an additional section just for the tip, not sure as the photo can be misleading, but if it is the case would hint at first part of 19th century.
If the tip does not have an additional covering would tend to think a little later dating is probable.
Looks as if the dagger has a false edge near the edge, that would be something you don't see often on Turkish daggers.
The designs on the silverwork look very Ottoman with shallow repoussee symetrical vegetal designs.
Are there any remnants of a gold wash on the silver?
Would not be surprised if the blade was some type of pattern weld.
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