Lot 648
TURKISH OTTOMAN SHAMSHIR
a 19thc shamshir with a horn and metal grip and metal cross guard, with a large curved blade with some engraved writing. With an elaborate silver and parcel gilt mounted scabbard with further writing, with Toughra mark and various other marks, stamped in several places. With attached leather cords with various metal mounts. Sword 94cms long, Blade 79cms long
