Ottoman hancer / court dagger, 19th century, straight steel blade with central ridge, wholly decorated with gold gilt inscriptions and varied motifs, the waisted dark-green jade hilt with carved flutes, the pommel embellished with openwork silver set with gemstones, the engraved silver scabbard adorned with cabochon and faceted gemstones to one side of the scabbard.
Superb Exhibition Grade French Hunting Sword with Finely Engraved Silver Sheath and Figural Silver H. Measuring 25 inches in overall length, this sword is equipped with a double edged spear point blade, 18 1/2 inches long, with a pair of deep, thin 7 1/2 inch fullers on each side, and a square ricasso deeply stamped with a floral proof on the reverse. The blade quality is very high, perhaps from a combat weapon of the late 1600s or 1700s. iCollector.com
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