Ottoman silver mounted Karabela sword

Description

Ottoman silver mounted Karabela sword, 19th c., foliate decoration to angled hilt, slight curve to blade, blade illegibly marked "..HSON..", ornate foliate decoration to sheath with rope, 36"l

Provenance: A Private Collection: 1192 Park Avenue, NYC

Condition

Good, tarnish to metal, surface wear to blade. **Note: Condition reports are based on visual inspection under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. If you are interested in bidding, please contact us to request a more thorough examination, or make an appointment for in-person inspection. Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail?info@milleabros.com?with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.

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