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An Ottoman agate-hilted dagger with silver scabbard, Turkey, 18th/19th Century
Estimate
14,000 - 16,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- agathe, silver, turquoise, metalwork
the slightly curved steel blade with gold decoration comprising floral motifs and inscriptions, the hilt composed of two faceted agate pieces and turquoise mounts with a scrolling cross-guard, the silver scabbard with chased floral decoration
Condition
In general good condition, some rubbing and slight oxidisation to blade, some ware to scabbard consistent with age, as viewed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
inscriptions
On each side of the blade, halves of 2 benedictory couplets in Ottoman Turkish.
On one side:
olaseñ da'ima zevk ve safada
On the other:
ola ömrüñ günden güne ziyada
sene 1113
'May you be always in pleasure and purity
May your life increase from day to day
Year 1113' (1701-2)
On one side of the blade:
gelan gelsün sa'adatler
On the other:
giden gitsün selamatler
'Whoever comes, Happiness [for him]!
Whoever goes, Well-being [for him]!”'