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Sterling silver hilt and snap for an oriental Kilij saber,
Turkey, Ottoman period. 19th century
Sterling silver
Hilt: 16.5 cm – snap: 51 cm
Pistol-like grip. Crossguard with diamond-shaped lugs and quillons ending in a button.
Snap with a bail ring and openwork dart.
The whole is made of solid silver, with a repoussé decoration forming arabesques, flowers, and foliage.
680 g
Good condition overall.
Ref.: 4535
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Ref: TQT80L3OX4