Аn extremely rare 17th century design Ottoman Empire sabre with a beautiful

scabbard. The original 17th / 18th century Damascus steel blade was
meticulously restored and expertly fitted with a decorative scabbard, handle
and crossguard, using workmanship appropriate for this wonderful sword. This
piece is the highest quality ceremonial sword. Such a weapon would have
belonged to someone from a select group of highly prominent nobles of the
Ottoman Empire. As a symbol of power, high social status and wealth, such
exquisite swords were worn only by greatest statesmen and military leaders
during important occasions. Today very few such pieces survive and only a
few exist in museums or elaborate private collections. This is a true one of a
kind collector's item to be treasured for generations to come. Hand-forged
Damascus Steel Blade The original 17th/18th century blade was hand-forged
by metal-smith experts. It is made of hammered Damascus steel, lightly-
curved and fullered with distinct yelman (back edge). Five narrow fullers at
the guard temper down to three fullers at the tip. There are blacksmith's
marks on the right forte, as seen on the pictures below however; no further
information regarding the blacksmith is available. Overall, the blade is in good
condition. The blade is 31 inches (78 cm) long and 1.7 inches (4.5 cm) broad.
Some minor wear in form of black patina spots is present close to the tip of
the blade. Handle and Scabbard The cross guard, handle and decorative
scabbard have been meticulously and skillfully restored to highlight the
beautifully balanced blade. The grip, cross guard and mounts are made out of
intricately decorated gilded copper and studded with semi-precious stones.
Twelve heliotrope plaques are engraved as an added design feature. The grip,
mounts, and cross guard are set with one hundred and two (102) carnelians,
four (4) agates and one (1) black jade at the top of the pommel. All metal parts
are engraved with rich floral motifs. The wooden scabbard is covered with
black leather and the mounts are kept in place using string under the leather
to prevent sliding along the scabbard. All the restored pieces further enhance
the blade and the whole piece comes to life, as only best materials and age-
appropriate workmanship techniques were used. Today, very few truly original
pieces remain and they are scattered throughout the world out of reach for
most collectors. This is a unique opportunity to add a truly magnificent piece
to your collection, as this piece of art is worthy of its place amongst the best
swords ever created.

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Polish Lwow Turkish Ottoman Empire Ceremonial sword The inspiration for
this sword came from the richly decorated swords made in 17 century by
Ormian craftsmen located in Lwow city. The cross guard and mounts are made
out of intricately decorated gold gilded silver and studded with semi precious
stones including turquoise, carnelian and heliotrope - some stones are
engraved as an added design feature. The wooden scabbard is covered with
greenish ray skin. The original 17 century blade is 76 cm long with deeply
chiseled maker's mark, has been lovingly restored and return to its former
glory. The grip is also covered with ray skin and decorated with panels
studded with carnelian stones. The cross guard is decorated with an image of
Madonna with the Baby Jesus. Similar pieces can be found in The Armoury,
Moscow and are regarded as very