Syrian silver work.
I am looking for fine examples of sabre scabbards with Syrian silverwork and embellishments.
Typically when Syrian sabres with silver scabbards are found they are the original Turkish blades and scabbards with Syrian hilts or the poorer quality steel fittings with koftgari style designs to the surfaces.
There are quite a few in the 1991 Riyadh Swords and Armour catalogue but not enough detail seen to show the variation in styles.
Any images would be greatly appreciated.
Gavin
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