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An Ottoman ivory-hilted dagger with silver scabbard, Turkey, 18th century
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
the straight blade with central ridge, the marine ivory hilt with applied parcel-gilt silver decoration comprising two rosettes on either side and a vertical repoussé band with three raised bosses to the pommel, the scabbard fully mounted in silver, decorated with palmettes incised on a fish-scale ground with herringbone bands to the lock and chape
Condition
In good overall condition, some rubbing to the silver-gilt lock on the scabbard, 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
A similar example is in the Jagellon University Museum, Poland (inv. no.6442); see, War and Peace: Ottoman-Polish Relations in the 15th-19th centuries, Istanbul, 1999, no.252, p.348.