The Omani Shamshiir. - Page 2

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 8th January 2014, 05:45 PM

Salaams All...I went searching for Omani Shamshir of any description perhaps presented to visitors or whatever.. and found this peculiar double presentation of a Yatagan and a Shamshir...to the same person. and Described by the Auctioneer Thomas Del Mar (hammer price recieved) as...

Quote"THE GILT-BRASS MOUNTED SHAMSHIR PRESENTED TO
SIR CORNWALLIS RICKETTS BY THE IMAM OF MUSCAT
AND SULTAN OF ZANZIBAR, CIRCA 1845.

With curved blade double-edged towards the point, etched
and gilt with celestial motifs within a panel over the forte
on each side (worn), gilt-brass hilt cast with scroll work
enclosing expanded flower heads in low relief, comprising
cross-piece with fluted terminals, a pair of langets, and
integral grip rising to the pommel, in its original leather
covered wooden scabbard, with large gilt-brass mounts
comprising locket and chape chased with flowers and
foliage and a pair of suspension mounts decorated with
masks in the French taste; together with
A TURKISH SILVER-GILT MOUNTED YATAGHAN, 19TH CENTURY".Unquote.

I have to say I found this very odd since it is a Shamshir but not in the Omani style but in the French... and presented to an Englishman!

Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.

Viscouse · 31st August 2017, 12:06 AM

Hello all. First post on this glorious venue.

I would like to introduce you to what I think can be a very close cousin to the Omani Shamshir. While not as curved as a shamshir, it is most decidedly not straight. The wrapping on the handle leads me to believe it is Omani.

I'm very eager to know if anyone can lend any expertise in telling me more about this blade. Extra credit goes to the lucky person who can translate, or even identify the language of, the writing on the scabbard.

Please forgive me for reviving this wonderfully aged thread, but I thought it was too close to the Omani Shamshir to start a new thread. If that is not the case I shall do so.

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 13th September 2017, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viscouse

Hello all. First post on this glorious venue.

I would like to introduce you to what I think can be a very close cousin to the Omani Shamshir. While not as curved as a shamshir, it is most decidedly not straight. The wrapping on the handle leads me to believe it is Omani.

I'm very eager to know if anyone can lend any expertise in telling me more about this blade. Extra credit goes to the lucky person who can translate, or even identify the language of, the writing on the scabbard.

Please forgive me for reviving this wonderfully aged thread, but I thought it was too close to the Omani Shamshir to start a new thread. If that is not the case I shall do so.

Salaams Viscouse~ Perhaps you can't upload the picture... Just send it and Forum will apply it...or send it to me and I will float it in...Is the sword you have related to the weapons at http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ight=SHAMSHIIR

Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.

Viscouse · 31st January 2018, 06:36 PM

Will this work? It looks JUST LIKE that picture!

= link to pictures of writing
= link to pictures of sword

8th January 2014, 05:45 PM	#31
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	Salaams All...I went searching for Omani Shamshir of any description perhaps presented to visitors or whatever.. and found this peculiar double presentation of a Yatagan and a Shamshir...to the same person. and Described by the Auctioneer Thomas Del Mar (hammer price recieved) as... Quote"THE GILT-BRASS MOUNTED SHAMSHIR PRESENTED TO SIR CORNWALLIS RICKETTS BY THE IMAM OF MUSCAT AND SULTAN OF ZANZIBAR, CIRCA 1845. With curved blade double-edged towards the point, etched and gilt with celestial motifs within a panel over the forte on each side (worn), gilt-brass hilt cast with scroll work enclosing expanded flower heads in low relief, comprising cross-piece with fluted terminals, a pair of langets, and integral grip rising to the pommel, in its original leather covered wooden scabbard, with large gilt-brass mounts comprising locket and chape chased with flowers and foliage and a pair of suspension mounts decorated with masks in the French taste; together with A TURKISH SILVER-GILT MOUNTED YATAGHAN, 19TH CENTURY".Unquote. I have to say I found this very odd since it is a Shamshir but not in the Omani style but in the French... and presented to an Englishman! Regards, Ibrahiim al Balooshi. Attached Images Last edited by Ibrahiim al Balooshi; 8th January 2014 at 06:04 PM.

31st August 2017, 12:06 AM	#32
Viscouse Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 2	Hello all. First post on this glorious venue. I would like to introduce you to what I think can be a very close cousin to the Omani Shamshir. While not as curved as a shamshir, it is most decidedly not straight. The wrapping on the handle leads me to believe it is Omani. I'm very eager to know if anyone can lend any expertise in telling me more about this blade. Extra credit goes to the lucky person who can translate, or even identify the language of, the writing on the scabbard. Please forgive me for reviving this wonderfully aged thread, but I thought it was too close to the Omani Shamshir to start a new thread. If that is not the case I shall do so. Last edited by Robert; 31st August 2017 at 04:45 AM. Reason: Please download photos directly to the thread as per forum rules. If you are having a problem ask for help before proceeding.

31st January 2018, 06:36 PM	#34
Viscouse Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 2	Will this work? It looks JUST LIKE that picture! = link to pictures of writing = link to pictures of sword Last edited by Robert; 1st February 2018 at 05:23 PM. Reason: Please download photos directly to the thread as per forum rules.