Just ended on E-Bay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ANTIQUE-19TH-CEN...QQcmdZViewItem
I could not help noticing new coftgari (typical and contemporary Syrian work in my opinion). The blade is claimed to be of Damascus steel, and no close-up was provided. Sorry for asking guys: why this sword received so much attention, thus high valuation, am I missing something?