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

à +

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.