![RARE OTTOMAN TURKISH WARRIOR’S QUIRT 19th CENTURY: 22” length. Wood grip inlaid in wire work and segmented circles as found on Turkish pistols and rifles of the period. Hand engraved white metal pommel cap. Laminated leather tongue secured with](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982436_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
Ottoman Empire Sports Equipment
![RARE OTTOMAN TURKISH WARRIOR’S QUIRT 19th CENTURY: 22” length. Wood grip inlaid in wire work and segmented circles as found on Turkish pistols and rifles of the period. Hand engraved white metal pommel cap. Laminated leather tongue secured with](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982436_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![OTTOMAN HORSEMAN'S WHIP OR QUIRT: 57" total length. Cylindrical handle with ringed brass butt. The surface in three ranks of lineal bands of fine wood and bone inlay in the Turkish taste. Together comprising thousands of individual pi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982226_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![RARE OTTOMAN TURKISH BOAR TUSK PECTORAL: Probably amuletic. Crescent form, 3 3/4” width comprising two matching tusks seated in a brass (undoubtedly formerly gilt) socket with a pierced suspension lug terminating in a hook. The tusks a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982366_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
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Artemis Gallery delivers a wealth of ancient and modern delights, July 14
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