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AN OTTOMAN JEWELLED PRESENTATION SWORD (KILIJ) AND SCABBARD, SIGNED BY AHMED, TURKEY, DATED 1121 AH/1709-10 AD, WITH EUROPEAN BLADE |
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- 99cm.
the silver hilt, quillons and scabbard with chased decoration of floral stems, set with rubies, emeralds and diamonds, reverse of hilt with inscription and figure at head, with seventeenth century ridged European blade with false edge and fullers, suspension rings on scabbard and openwork motif at chape, stamped with tughras and maker's marks
Provenance
Sotheby’s, London, 16 April 1987, lot 145.
Condition
Very few gemstones and rivets missing on the hilt and on scabbard, the blade with small patches of oxidisation, 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
'Made for Khalil Pasha'
'Made for Khalil Pasha'