Auctions Imperial 2018 Arms & Armor November

A PAIR OF OTTOMAN SCISSORS

This auction ended on November 24, 2018.

Start price: $150

Estimated price: $300 - $400

Buyer's Premium: 24.9%

Sold for: $350

Description

With circular fingerstalls, the blades of convex section, the whole completely and heavily inlaid in gold and silver overall, with areas of original bluing intact. Probably Istanbul Court Workshop; a similar pair is displayed in the British Museum. First half of the 19th century. Overall length 16.9cm. Condition I