391 - Ottoman sabre known as Shamshir.
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Estimate €600 - €800

Description

Ottoman sabre known as Shamshir. Ivory handle. Guard with two straight bolted quillons and two vermeil aurillons. Curved damascus blade (oxidation, pitting). Wooden scabbard covered with blue velvet, (wear), with two trimmings and two bracelets in cut and engraved vermeil. With silver thread strap. E.M. 19th century.

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About the sale The Empire at Fontainebleau - Second day

Auction location

Auction time 06/21/2026 at 10:30 AM

Lot description modified on 06/10/2026 at 9:52 AM

Pictures credits:

Michel Bury and Henri du Cray

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391 - Ottoman sabre known as Shamshir. See original version (French)

391 - Ottoman sabre known as Shamshir.
See original version (French)