A silver-mounted Ottoman shamshir, 2nd half of the 19th century Lightly curved single-edged blade with fullers on both sides and a double-edged point (isolated pits on the obverse side). The ricasso displays decorative etching and is deeply stamped with an old collection number "". Gilded silver quillons bearing a star under a crescent moon. Engraved grip straps. Horn grip scales (minor traces of insect damage on both sides) Wooden scabbard covered with shagreen leather and sewn with silver wire. Richly decorated gilt silver mountings with two suspension ri,

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