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39 | Important Collection of Decorative Art

Sun, Apr 17, 2022 12:00PM EDT
Lot 144

AN OTTOMAN GOLD HORN-HILTED STEEL SWORD

Estimate: $12,000 - $27,000

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Description: An Ottoman gold horn-hilted steels word (Shamshir) Turkey. 18th Century. The single-edged curved steel blade of tapering form decorated in gold to either side with lines of inscription flanked by floral sprays. The brass forte with bud quillons, horn grips. 83.5 cm.
Provenance: Formally in the collection of Olive Hoare (1945-2018), London. Private Collection, London. Bonhams, March 30th, 2021 sale. New Bond Street, London

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