Premier Auction - Session I
Fri, Apr 9, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 377
Turkish Ottoman Qama Short Sword with Scabbard
Estimate: $600 - $900
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
19th century, straight double edged blade with Turkish hallmarks, hilt and part of scabbard mounted with ridged tear drop shaped coral stones, fish scale pattern on scabbard terminating with dolphin head, blade 15 in.; overall 22 in.; with scabbard 24 in.
hilt with split on one upper side and losses to metal and coral on other side, also losses to edge trim at top of hilt, some lifting to metal at bottom of hilt, scattered minor chips to coral, tarnish to metal
