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29th March 2019, 01:49 AM
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Help In identifying Ottoman sword and inscriptions
Another attic find at my in laws. I believe this is an Ottoman Sabre from what I've seen here. I would greatly appreciate your knowledge in identifying this sword and the inscriptions etched in gold. Thank you !
Steve Semper Fi |
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29th March 2019, 05:13 PM
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You have a very nice Ottoman shamshir. The scabbard chape is an old replacement, probably done in Syria.
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29th March 2019, 05:21 PM
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Hi Steve,
You certainly seem to have married the right gal! Great sword. 
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29th March 2019, 06:05 PM
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Thank you
Thank you very much gentleman, and yes I did marry the right gal
.I'm I correct in thinking the etching/engraving is gold inlay? Any one know an approximate age of this saber? Thank you again, Steve Semper Fi |
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30th March 2019, 03:16 AM
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Do I see 1118? 1708-9?
I agree with Theodore: sun-like decoration on the chape looks Syrian to me. |
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30th March 2019, 03:26 AM
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What date do you place this ?
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30th March 2019, 09:32 AM
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See above: 1118 H; 1708-9 Gregorian. Or 1138H = 1725-6? Last pic, right cartouche.
This is just an impression from a poor quality and seemingly upside down photo. Would be nice to hear what other people see and think. Inscriptions might be gold, might be brass, only a jeweler with good equipment will be able to distinguish. In any case, this does not (IMHO) affect the value of the sword. Last edited by ariel; 30th March 2019 at 09:46 AM. |
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