An Ottoman shamshir,circa 1830. Curved single-edged blade of Sham-Damascus steel,with the edge slightly notched in places. Moulded fire-gilded brass cross-piece. Dark horn grip scales with an engraved,gilded grip strap. Broad wooden scabbard covered with leather(shrunken)with richly engraved and chiselled brass mountings,bearing remnants of gilding. Length 96 cm,historic,historical,people,19th century,fine arts,art,statuette,figurine,figurines,statuettes,sculpture,sculptures,object,objects,stills,clipping,clippings,cut out,cut-out,cut-,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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