The Omani Shamshiir.

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 8th January 2014, 05:45 PM

Salaams All...I went searching for Omani Shamshir of any description perhaps presented to visitors or whatever.. and found this peculiar double presentation of a Yatagan and a Shamshir...to the same person. and Described by the Auctioneer Thomas Del Mar (hammer price recieved) as...

Quote"THE GILT-BRASS MOUNTED SHAMSHIR PRESENTED TO
SIR CORNWALLIS RICKETTS BY THE IMAM OF MUSCAT
AND SULTAN OF ZANZIBAR, CIRCA 1845.

With curved blade double-edged towards the point, etched
and gilt with celestial motifs within a panel over the forte
on each side (worn), gilt-brass hilt cast with scroll work
enclosing expanded flower heads in low relief, comprising
cross-piece with fluted terminals, a pair of langets, and
integral grip rising to the pommel, in its original leather
covered wooden scabbard, with large gilt-brass mounts
comprising locket and chape chased with flowers and
foliage and a pair of suspension mounts decorated with
masks in the French taste; together with
A TURKISH SILVER-GILT MOUNTED YATAGHAN, 19TH CENTURY".Unquote.

I have to say I found this very odd since it is a Shamshir but not in the Omani style but in the French... and presented to an Englishman!

Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.

8th January 2014, 05:45 PM	#29
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	Salaams All...I went searching for Omani Shamshir of any description perhaps presented to visitors or whatever.. and found this peculiar double presentation of a Yatagan and a Shamshir...to the same person. and Described by the Auctioneer Thomas Del Mar (hammer price recieved) as... Quote"THE GILT-BRASS MOUNTED SHAMSHIR PRESENTED TO SIR CORNWALLIS RICKETTS BY THE IMAM OF MUSCAT AND SULTAN OF ZANZIBAR, CIRCA 1845. With curved blade double-edged towards the point, etched and gilt with celestial motifs within a panel over the forte on each side (worn), gilt-brass hilt cast with scroll work enclosing expanded flower heads in low relief, comprising cross-piece with fluted terminals, a pair of langets, and integral grip rising to the pommel, in its original leather covered wooden scabbard, with large gilt-brass mounts comprising locket and chape chased with flowers and foliage and a pair of suspension mounts decorated with masks in the French taste; together with A TURKISH SILVER-GILT MOUNTED YATAGHAN, 19TH CENTURY".Unquote. I have to say I found this very odd since it is a Shamshir but not in the Omani style but in the French... and presented to an Englishman! Regards, Ibrahiim al Balooshi. Attached Images Last edited by Ibrahiim al Balooshi; 8th January 2014 at 06:04 PM.