Turkish Officer's Sword

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	#3
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

10th March 2020, 02:10 AM	#1
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	#2
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.