Auction 23 АНТИКВАРНОЕ ОРУЖИЕ И ДОСПЕХИ
By HELIOS
Oct 31, 2020
HELIOS AUCTIONS 1050 Second Avenue Gallery 52 New York, NY 10022 USA, United States
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LOT 149:

A TURKISH SILVER-MOUNTED JAMBIYA WITH GOLD INLAY

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Sold for: $550
Start price:
$ 500
Estimated price :
$700 - $900
Buyer's Premium: 25%
Auction took place on Oct 31, 2020 at HELIOS

A TURKISH SILVER-MOUNTED JAMBIYA WITH GOLD INLAY

An Islamic Kurdish, Ottoman, or Turkish giant jambiya dagger. Most likely from Eastern Turkey, with strong Kurdish/Iraqi influence. The blade is of Damascus steel, slightly curved, double-edged, decorated with Arabic inscriptions in gold inlay at the forte. A characteristic form carved hilt, the scabbard is entirely made of silver over wooden scales, decorated with filigree design. 19th century.

Dimensions: L: 19 1/2 IN., (49.5 cm.)

Condition: Very good with a few cracks on the hilt


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