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An Ottoman sword (kilij) with wooden hilt and scabbard, Turkey, 17th/18th century
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- steel, leather, brass, wood
the lightly curved watered-steel blade with flat edge and slightly flaring tip, both sides with gold overlaid inscriptions and calligraphic roundels, the wooden hilt set with repoussé gilt floral mounts, leather scabbard with en suite gilt repoussé mounts with floral designs, two suspension loops
Condition
In general good condition, the gold overlay inscriptions with restoration, possibly later additions, some faded, minor patination to blade, some rubbing to gilding on mounts of hilt and scabbard, minor wear to leather, 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 one side: The inscriptions include Qur’an, chapters LXIII (al-talaq), part of verse 3; XXVII (al-naml), verses 30 and 31, with invocations to God as:
‘O Most Compassionate! O the Propitious! O the King of the Universe!
On the other side: 'Arabic wise sayings'
‘Victory is the intercessor of the sinful towards generous ones. Forgiveness from a mean person ruins as much as peace from a high-ranking person’
On one side: The inscriptions include Qur’an, chapters LXIII (al-talaq), part of verse 3; XXVII (al-naml), verses 30 and 31, with invocations to God as:
‘O Most Compassionate! O the Propitious! O the King of the Universe!
On the other side: 'Arabic wise sayings'
‘Victory is the intercessor of the sinful towards generous ones. Forgiveness from a mean person ruins as much as peace from a high-ranking person’