Inherited Yatagan

mattl6 · 4th August 2016, 08:10 PM

Hi All,
I recently inherited this Yataghan and I was wondering if anyone would be able to help with identification, dating, inscription translation, etc...
Thank you all in advance,
Matt

Battara · 5th August 2016, 01:23 AM

To me this looks like a Turkish proper 19th century piece. Date will be better confirmed once some translates the Turkish in Arabic script. I will say though that I believe the Ottomans changed to Western Romanized script after 1928 under Kamal Ataturk.

mattl6 · 11th August 2016, 07:57 PM

Thanks Battara. Does anyone else have any further information? A translation of the script would be greatly appreciated!

Kubur · 12th August 2016, 10:23 AM

The date is 1788, end of 18th c.
You should post a better photo of the inscription.
Anyway it's a nice yataghan but not a master piece.
I like the walrus grips.

kronckew · 12th August 2016, 03:06 PM

i twerked your images, got tired of craning my neck.

interesting 'tree of life'
scabbard under it does not look original

later replacement?

mattl6 · 17th August 2016, 02:30 PM

Thank you for the dating Kubur.
Yes kronckew, the scabbard is definitely not original. I appreciate the updated images.

Any translations available out there?

Thank you all for all the helpful information!

4th August 2016, 08:10 PM	#1
mattl6 Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 6	Inherited Yatagan Hi All, I recently inherited this Yataghan and I was wondering if anyone would be able to help with identification, dating, inscription translation, etc... Thank you all in advance, Matt Attached Images Last edited by Robert; 5th August 2016 at 01:19 AM. Reason: Asking for valuation on an item is against forum policy.

5th August 2016, 01:23 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,221	To me this looks like a Turkish proper 19th century piece. Date will be better confirmed once some translates the Turkish in Arabic script. I will say though that I believe the Ottomans changed to Western Romanized script after 1928 under Kamal Ataturk. Last edited by Battara; 12th August 2016 at 01:43 AM.

12th August 2016, 10:23 AM	#4
Kubur Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 2,145	The date is 1788, end of 18th c. You should post a better photo of the inscription. Anyway it's a nice yataghan but not a master piece. I like the walrus grips. Attached Images

12th August 2016, 03:06 PM	#5
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,184	i twerked your images, got tired of craning my neck. interesting 'tree of life' scabbard under it does not look original later replacement? Attached Images Last edited by kronckew; 12th August 2016 at 03:23 PM.

11th August 2016, 07:57 PM	#3
mattl6 Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 6	Thanks Battara. Does anyone else have any further information? A translation of the script would be greatly appreciated!

17th August 2016, 02:30 PM	#6
mattl6 Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 6	Thank you for the dating Kubur. Yes kronckew, the scabbard is definitely not original. I appreciate the updated images. Any translations available out there? Thank you all for all the helpful information!