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Originally Posted by colin henshaw
Hi
Here are some images of an Ottoman or Caucasus ? dagger I have. The sheath covering and handle are of silver (needs cleaning).
Can someone kindly translate the Turkish ? inscription for me, please.
Comments and identification of the dagger would be welcome - area of origin, approximate age etc...
Length in sheath is around 27cm.
Thanks in advance.
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Hi Colin
- Ottoman Bichaq for sure,
- area of origin could be from Balkan
- date early to mid 19 C
after a nice cleaning, will be an very attractive dagger
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Dom