OTTOMAN TURKEY, 18TH CENTURY

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A CORAL AND TURQUOISE-INSET GOLD-DAMASCENED DAGGER
OTTOMAN TURKEY, 18TH CENTURY
The double-edged watered-steel blade with fuller and gold-damascening at forte, the hilt and sheath with silver wirework ground, the back with fine silver repoussé decoration
16in. (40.7cm.) long

Provenance

This dagger was presented by King Hussein of Jordan (d. 1999) to the present owner's godfather, a personal friend of the late King.

Special notice

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

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