Ottoman Kilij and Scabbard cherub Whether displayed as a period

Whether displayed as a period showpiece or employed in everyday hospitality

Its provenance echoes the elegance of the period

Collecting Value: Uncommon on the market

Highly coveted since the 18th century

demonstrating traditional 17th-century techniques with each undulating detail

Ottoman Kilij and Scabbard cherub Whether displayed as a periodA fine 19th century Ottoman Kilij or Pala sword, with bulbous amber coloured horn grips, a brass cross guard with bud quillions and plain langets, the sharply curved dark high carbon watered Damascus blade with a slight yelman, decorated with, faint floral gilt etching to the ricasso and forte, held in leather wrapped wood scabbard of used condition, with tombac sheaths stamped with a Tughra. Length in Scabbard: 87 cms (34. 2 ins) Length: 84. 5 cms