AUCTIONS IMPERIAL 2025 NOVEMBER
Lot 165:
Description
The form a combination of stylistic influences brought into contact through Ottoman military and political postings in Damascus from two distinct cultures, Circassian and Ragusan. The dark hardwood stocks profusely inlaid with silver in intricate vinework motifs, the elephant butts with lanyard rings. With singed Ottoman locks and barrels. In their gilt thread-embroidered red leather holster. 1800-1850. Minor losses to inlays, chips to butts, one bolt screw lacking, holster well worn. Overall length 54.5cm/ 21 ½ inches. Condition III
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