It so happens, that also after many years in the business we are surprised by an un identified object. These are always exciting moment. Here is a good example. This one just arrived:
Massive blade 18 inches long, very well made, shallow diamond cross section and very delicately decorated with gold and silver work and very finely etched at its upper part:
Massive elephant ivory grips with forked pommel delicately engraved and painted black in a way reminding the scrimshaw work of sea going people:
Blackened copper scabbard with very well repousse work.
All of very good quality and workmanship. One can find similarities to the Caucassian Qamas, Turkish Yataghans, Greek Daggers, East European swords and the like. The truth is that we don’t have a clue of what is this one.
All suggestions will be greatly appreciated.