Ottoman Iron Dagger with Bone Hilt

19TH CENTURY A.D.

22 7/8 in. (683 grams, 58 cm).

Broad iron blade with reinforcing corrugations, inlaid brass ornament; bone scales to the hilt with fixing studs; scabbard with wooden core, leather sleeve, bronze frog and chape; fastened with wire stitching; narrow pocket to reverse to accept a smaller companion knife.

Provenance

Private collection, UK.

CONDITION

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LOT 1469