Lot 212
  • 212

A fine and rare Ottoman enamelled gold dagger with scabbard, Turkey, 19th century

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description

  • brass, enamel and wood
three-edged straight stiletto blade, hilt and scabbard with gold chased and punched decoration with polychrome enamelled highlights designed as flowers and fruit bowls, diamond-set pommel, in original velvet-lined and leather-covered wood case with gold tooled rococo edging

Provenance

Old collection label: '10 June 1974'.

Condition

In good condition overall, some traces of polychrome enamel missing, otherwise strong colours, the blade with very minor patches of oxidisation, original case with some wear to velvet interior and exterior also with some nicks consistent with age and use, as viewed.
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