Ottoman Kilij and Scabbard cherub Collecting Value: Uncommon on the

Collecting Value: Uncommon on the market

Diameter 17 cm (6

Comparable examples may be found in renowned European collections

Width: 52 cms (20

Such outdoor chairs from this era display a unique fusion of British and Indian design elements

Ottoman Kilij and Scabbard cherub Collecting Value: Uncommon on theA fine 19th century Ottoman Kilij or Pala sword, with bulbous amber coloured horn grips, a brass cross guard with bud quillions and plain langets, the sharply curved dark high carbon watered Damascus blade with a slight yelman, decorated with, faint floral gilt etching to the ricasso and forte, held in leather wrapped wood scabbard of used condition, with tombac sheaths stamped with a Tughra. Length in Scabbard: 87 cms (34. 2 ins) Length: 84. 5 cms