A TURKISH SILVER-MOUNTED SHAMSHIR with finely watered broad sharply curved single-edged blade, the hilt of characteristic form with swelling horn grip-scales (some damage) and engraved silver-gilt strap and quillons, the latter with faceted terminals, in original leather-covered wooden scabbard with engraved silver-gilt mounts including deep locket and chape, and two rings for suspension, Turkish silver mark, 19th Century

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A TURKISH SILVER-MOUNTED SHAMSHIR with finely watered broad sharply curved single-edged blade, the hilt of characteristic form with swelling horn grip-scales (some damage) and engraved silver-gilt strap and quillons, the latter with faceted terminals, in original leather-covered wooden scabbard with engraved silver-gilt mounts including deep locket and chape, and two rings for suspension, Turkish silver mark, 19th Century
32in. blade

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