Ottoman court

Yannis · 8th August 2006, 02:37 PM

A rare Ottoman court sword (or knife) in almost mint condition. Very clean two edged blade with no pitting at all. Hilt of a massive single piece of walrus ivory. Scabbard of wood, cloth and silver fittings. Complete except a slash of cloth on back side. Silver pieces have soultan tougras and second hallmark (the maker?). Even the ring has a hallmark. 34cm long. Price $830 registered shipping included.

FourBlades · 13th August 2006, 03:45 AM

What is the approximate age?

Thanks, John

Yannis · 13th August 2006, 09:34 AM

Well, it is at least 100 years old but not more than 200. The funny thing is that I always wanted to find a reference of the Tougras to compare. You can pinpoint the age because every Soultan of Ottoman Empire had his own mark. The problem is that if you are not familiar with Islamic writing, this is difficult because they look the same.

Yannis · 10th October 2006, 10:15 AM

Price falls to $730 shipping included.

Yannis · 11th October 2006, 10:05 AM

Sold. Thank you

8th August 2006, 02:37 PM	#1
Yannis Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Athens Greece Posts: 479	Ottoman court A rare Ottoman court sword (or knife) in almost mint condition. Very clean two edged blade with no pitting at all. Hilt of a massive single piece of walrus ivory. Scabbard of wood, cloth and silver fittings. Complete except a slash of cloth on back side. Silver pieces have soultan tougras and second hallmark (the maker?). Even the ring has a hallmark. 34cm long. Price $830 registered shipping included. Attached Images

13th August 2006, 03:45 AM	#2
FourBlades Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 13	What is the approximate age? Thanks, John

13th August 2006, 09:34 AM	#3
Yannis Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Athens Greece Posts: 479	Well, it is at least 100 years old but not more than 200. The funny thing is that I always wanted to find a reference of the Tougras to compare. You can pinpoint the age because every Soultan of Ottoman Empire had his own mark. The problem is that if you are not familiar with Islamic writing, this is difficult because they look the same.

10th October 2006, 10:15 AM	#4
Yannis Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Athens Greece Posts: 479	Price falls to $730 shipping included.

11th October 2006, 10:05 AM	#5
Yannis Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Athens Greece Posts: 479	Sold. Thank you