Turkish Officer's Sword

David R · 9th March 2020, 12:06 PM

European sword in the Mameluke style, possibly French.

Kubur · 9th March 2020, 08:14 PM

It is most probably an Austrian sword mid to late 19th c. so 1880ties seems correct to me.

For more please look at this thread and the discussion about pseudo islamic script

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...do+inscription

Bryce · 9th March 2020, 10:27 PM

G'day Cathey and Rex,

I think it is probably a 19th Century, British or American band sword. The grip looks to be bone and this style of carving is common on American swords.

Cheers,
Bryce

ariel · 10th March 2020, 02:10 AM

Well, as expected: Hungarian, Austrian, French, British, American...
Take your pick.
The longer you wait, the more attributions will be offered:-)

David R · 10th March 2020, 05:10 PM

I think I will go with Bryce on this one, I see what he means about US style carving.
The naive interpretation of Arabic would also fit.

Cathey · 12th March 2020, 02:07 AM

Hi Guys,

Don't think it is a band sword due to the size and the inclusion of decoration (albeit small) on the blade. I have examples of grips carved in both bone and ivory in this style that are English as well as American, so I will pursue those avenues at this stage.

At least now I know I am not looking for a Turkish Sword, which is more than I knew when it first arrived.

Cheers Cathey and Rex

Kubur · 12th March 2020, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David R

The naive interpretation of Arabic would also fit.

Precisely David, you don't have such engravings on American swords.

12th March 2020, 02:07 AM	#6
Cathey Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: adelaide south australia Posts: 284	Turkish Officer's Sword Hi Guys, Don't think it is a band sword due to the size and the inclusion of decoration (albeit small) on the blade. I have examples of grips carved in both bone and ivory in this style that are English as well as American, so I will pursue those avenues at this stage. At least now I know I am not looking for a Turkish Sword, which is more than I knew when it first arrived. Cheers Cathey and Rex

9th March 2020, 12:06 PM	#1
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,116	European sword in the Mameluke style, possibly French.

9th March 2020, 08:14 PM	#2
Kubur Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 2,145	It is most probably an Austrian sword mid to late 19th c. so 1880ties seems correct to me. For more please look at this thread and the discussion about pseudo islamic script http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...do+inscription

9th March 2020, 10:27 PM	#3
Bryce Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: North Queensland, Australia Posts: 187	G'day Cathey and Rex, I think it is probably a 19th Century, British or American band sword. The grip looks to be bone and this style of carving is common on American swords. Cheers, Bryce

10th March 2020, 02:10 AM	#4
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Well, as expected: Hungarian, Austrian, French, British, American... Take your pick. The longer you wait, the more attributions will be offered:-)

10th March 2020, 05:10 PM	#5
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,116	I think I will go with Bryce on this one, I see what he means about US style carving. The naive interpretation of Arabic would also fit.