Silver Mounted Bichaq, Turkish Ribbon Blade - Translation and Questions

ALEX · 29th April 2009, 11:20 PM

Teodor,
Here is very similar bichaq. They are Turkish Ottoman, late 19th Century. They are nice, but not the best quality. Note the decoration on the scabbard's throat - quite simple and sort of 'quicky' chasing technique. The better quality ones have more elaborate, higher quality repouse or carved silver work, with smaller and more complex details, and made of higher grade and thicker silver.
Also, I believe it shows some niello on the handle of your bichaq. The examples with niello ('chern') work are "Black Sea" weapons.

29th April 2009, 11:20 PM	#4
ALEX Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 936	Teodor, Here is very similar bichaq. They are Turkish Ottoman, late 19th Century. They are nice, but not the best quality. Note the decoration on the scabbard's throat - quite simple and sort of 'quicky' chasing technique. The better quality ones have more elaborate, higher quality repouse or carved silver work, with smaller and more complex details, and made of higher grade and thicker silver. Also, I believe it shows some niello on the handle of your bichaq. The examples with niello ('chern') work are "Black Sea" weapons. Attached Images Last edited by ALEX; 30th April 2009 at 12:37 AM.