Bidspirit auction | AN OTTOMAN BICHAQ KNIFE SET

AN OTTOMAN BICHAQ KNIFE SET IN A LEATHER SHEATH, 19TH CENTURY - An Ottoman bichaq style knife set consisting of two knives with bone grip scales, the smaller being of a simple utilitarian design and the larger having decorative chasing and molding to the guard and forte as well as 6 fullers and a pointer blade. Both are kept within an old leather sheath with a belt loop affixed to the back. Ottoman Empire, 19th century. Dimensions: L: 11 1/2 in., (29.3 cm.) Condition: All parts tight. Leather dry and somewhat age-worn but still intact and with little flaking. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.