Medals & Coins, Arms & Militaria - 21st November 2018
Lot 195
A Turkish Sword (yataghan)
Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £250
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Description
A Turkish Sword (yataghan), forward curving blade 14.25 in. and struck with a foundry mark of zoomorphic form, white metal hilt with engraved foliate decoration, repousse decorated brass covered scabbard; together with a bichaq, hollow ground blade 7 in., characteristic flaring hilt with horn grips and brass covered frame, leather covered scabbard. [2]