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Unclebob 12th March 2018 03:55 PM
Ottoman Yataghan
 
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Picked up this Yataghan this week. Nice old piece, with a bit of an untidy handle. Nice mark on the blade (any clues?).
It looks like the grip is a type of Horn? Blade is 23" with a 5" handle.
Any ideas on the age of this; I admit I know very little about them!

Sajen 12th March 2018 06:35 PM
It's from Bosnia I think, for the handle material we need better pictures but could be rhino horn. Mid 19th century would be my guess but I am not an expert so take my comment with a grain of salt. ;)

Regards,
Detlef

kai 12th March 2018 07:47 PM
Hello Bob,

We need a close-up of the mark!

And for the horn, a top view close-up (of the end of the pommel) would be needed, too!

Regards,
Kai

Unclebob 12th March 2018 08:45 PM
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I'll try and get the mark up larger. trouble is my camera is pants!

Unclebob 12th March 2018 08:51 PM
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Managed to get one half in focus!

Battara 12th March 2018 11:22 PM
The insets and missing insets as well as the shape of the hilt indicate to me Serbia, 19th century.

Sajen 12th March 2018 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Battara
The insets and missing insets as well as the shape of the hilt indicate to me Serbia, 19th century.
Hello Jose,
I know this sort of handle inlays from Sarjevo knives, see here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...light=sarajevo

Regards,
Detlef

OsobistGB 13th March 2018 10:28 PM
The yatagan is from Bosnia.

Unclebob 14th March 2018 08:57 PM
Many thanks for all your input, Guys.

kai 15th March 2018 01:19 PM
Hello Bob,

Quote:
I'll try and get the mark up larger. trouble is my camera is pants!
The mark is obscured by rust and lots of grime. If you were to clean it thoroughly (also preferable for long-term preservation), a new pic like this would probably do!

Regards,
Kai

kai 15th March 2018 01:20 PM
Hello Bob,

Quote:
Managed to get one half in focus!
Looks like regular horn to me.

Regards,
Kai

Kubur 15th March 2018 07:52 PM
I disagree these inlays are not only from Sarajavo but also very Turkish
look at the guns, long guns and powder flasks...
Could be a Turkish yataghan


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