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An Ottoman jade-hilted dagger with gem-set scabbard, with case, Turkey, 18th/19th century
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Green jade handle w/gold inlay, damascene blade. jewel heath of rubies, emeralds and diamonds. leather case
the waisted dark-green jade hilt with carved flutes and inlaid with gold lines and bands of split-palmettes, the straight double-edged steel blade with carved foliate motifs and wholly decorated with gold inscriptions and foliate details, the carved and chased silver scabbard adorned with emeralds, rubies and diamonds on one side, in customised velvet-lined wood box
Condition
In overall good condition, some of the jewelled stones later replaced, foil-backed. The scabbard with some of enamelling between the gem-set design peeling off and discolored, small pin with crescent-moon form to middle of scabbard loose (would need re-affixing), the blade with some minor scratches and oxidisation, the velvet and silk lined box with some wear to interior and fraying, the exterior with some knicks, 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 of the blade, a Turkish couplet:
'May you always [live] in taste and purity,
May your life increase from day to day.'
On the other side of the blade:
'May you come in happiness,
May you leave in peace.
Year 1115 AH/1703-04 AD'
A similar example sold in these rooms, 7 October 2009, lot 172.
On one side of the blade, a Turkish couplet:
'May you always [live] in taste and purity,
May your life increase from day to day.'
On the other side of the blade:
'May you come in happiness,
May you leave in peace.
Year 1115 AH/1703-04 AD'
A similar example sold in these rooms, 7 October 2009, lot 172.