When dream become reality "Kilij-Pala"

Dom · 7th April 2011, 05:37 PM

Hi everybody
I'm very please to introduice you my last input
since long ... my dream, my wish was to have a "Pala"
until now, either price, either quality, or both ... leave the matter without solution
but now, IT'S AT HOME ....

fine antique, ottoman kilij, dating in 19th century. 1237 Hegire either 1821 Gregorian

blade of 71cm (28") huge, and well balanced, pleasure to hold it in hand.
the blade t-shaped spine, with gold koftgari,
owner mark and writing (Turkish ... per anticipation THANK YOU ZIFIR ...

) on both sides of the blade.

Blade is in good condition, just a few areas of rust and pitting
In blade closeup shots we might clearly see fine Damascus pattern coming through
(Turkish ribbon, as per my appreciation)

Nice hilt in very good condition, and in traditional ottoman style, silvered, or silver (?).
golden brown rhino grip, with few imperfections on, an old crack in one area that has been repaired long ago

traditional "pala/kilij" scabbard in good condition looks, original:
- leather over wood,
- with ottoman style brass stitching and
- nice silvered, silver (?) mounts,
- accompanied by double-sided rings along
- leather has some scratches, small what seem to be a burned/rubbed area.

"bouterolle" looks to be a masterfully done replacement completed
some time ago but matches the other original elements very well.

that for "my" description, but as usual, your comments, advices, appreciations are very welcomed ... indeed

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Dom

Dom · 7th April 2011, 06:17 PM

some more pics

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Dom

David · 7th April 2011, 06:22 PM

Congrats Dom, looks sweet. What is missing though is a photo of the entire unsheathed blade so that we can get an idea of the full profile of the blade.

Dom · 7th April 2011, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by David

Congrats Dom, looks sweet. What is missing though is a photo of the entire unsheathed blade so that we can get an idea of the full profile of the blade.

Hi David ...
you are correct .. pic stay alone ...

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Dom

ALEX · 7th April 2011, 06:34 PM

Dom,
Mabrook (Congratulations). it's a nice looking sword. I do not think it's Turkish Ribbon, it seems laminated. The locket is partly etched, which is unusual for scabbards. The scabbard in my opinion is later to the blade.
BTW, it looks perfect on your table and fits well among other objects:-)

Atlantia · 7th April 2011, 07:02 PM

Looks fabulous Dom!
I've always wanted one of those myself, so hearty congratulations!

Dom · 8th April 2011, 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ALEX

Dom,
Mabrook (Congratulations). it's a nice looking sword. I do not think it's Turkish Ribbon, it seems laminated. The locket is partly etched, which is unusual for scabbards. The scabbard in my opinion is later to the blade.
BTW, it looks perfect on your table and fits well among other objects:-)

Good evening Alex
Thanks for compliments, and appreciations
I'll take on my account your comment about the type of steel for the blade
may be the scabbard is newest than the blade, but at that moment the hilt also ...
the decor for;
- the hilt
- the locket
- bottom tip
is exactly identical ... judge by yourself ... what should be my thought

and in the same time the leather has some scratches, apparently due to use, it's notartificially grown old

by the way, what you call a "table" is the top of a ... gothic chest of 15th century .. LOL

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Dom

7th April 2011, 05:37 PM	#1
Dom Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Paris (FR*) Cairo (EG) Posts: 1,142	When dream become reality "Kilij-Pala" Hi everybody I'm very please to introduice you my last input since long ... my dream, my wish was to have a "Pala" until now, either price, either quality, or both ... leave the matter without solution but now, IT'S AT HOME .... fine antique, ottoman kilij, dating in 19th century. 1237 Hegire either 1821 Gregorian blade of 71cm (28") huge, and well balanced, pleasure to hold it in hand. the blade t-shaped spine, with gold koftgari, owner mark and writing (Turkish ... per anticipation THANK YOU ZIFIR ... ) on both sides of the blade. Blade is in good condition, just a few areas of rust and pitting In blade closeup shots we might clearly see fine Damascus pattern coming through (Turkish ribbon, as per my appreciation) Nice hilt in very good condition, and in traditional ottoman style, silvered, or silver (?). golden brown rhino grip, with few imperfections on, an old crack in one area that has been repaired long ago traditional "pala/kilij" scabbard in good condition looks, original: - leather over wood, - with ottoman style brass stitching and - nice silvered, silver (?) mounts, - accompanied by double-sided rings along - leather has some scratches, small what seem to be a burned/rubbed area. "bouterolle" looks to be a masterfully done replacement completed some time ago but matches the other original elements very well. that for "my" description, but as usual, your comments, advices, appreciations are very welcomed ... indeed à + Dom Attached Images Last edited by Dom; 7th April 2011 at 06:14 PM.

7th April 2011, 06:17 PM	#2
Dom Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Paris (FR*) Cairo (EG) Posts: 1,142	some more pics à + Dom Attached Images

7th April 2011, 06:22 PM	#3
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,124	Congrats Dom, looks sweet. What is missing though is a photo of the entire unsheathed blade so that we can get an idea of the full profile of the blade.

7th April 2011, 06:34 PM	#5
ALEX Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 936	Dom, Mabrook (Congratulations). it's a nice looking sword. I do not think it's Turkish Ribbon, it seems laminated. The locket is partly etched, which is unusual for scabbards. The scabbard in my opinion is later to the blade. BTW, it looks perfect on your table and fits well among other objects:-)

7th April 2011, 07:02 PM	#6
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Looks fabulous Dom! I've always wanted one of those myself, so hearty congratulations!