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Lot 610
  • 610

An Ottoman velvet and metal-thread hilted dagger and scabbard with pearl decoration, Turkey, 19th century

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • wood, velvet, steel
the slightly curved steel blade with central ridge and overlaid gold geometric design at the forte, the waisted hilt and scabbard velvet-covered and embellished with metal-thread and pearl garlands

Condition

In overall good condition, some loose threads on hilt and scabbard, rubbing with some resulting loss to velvet, the blade in good condition, as viewed.
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