Arabo-Ottoman sword

[Ian]

Fabrice:

Can you say a little more about why you think this hilt is made from rhino horn?

Ian

Originally Posted by Belgian1

Hello to all members.
Thank you very much for your comments and link.

Is there a rapprochement with the Zanzibar type swords.
Do you have any idea why this handle rhinoceros horn and silver.
Rhino horn was it not for a fortunate elite?

see you soon
Fabrice

[Belgian1]

Originally Posted by Ian

Fabrice:

Can you say a little more about why you think this hilt is made from rhino horn?

Ian

Hello Ian, Hello to all members and a big thank you for your comments and your interest about this "enigmatic" sword :-)

The handle seems rhinoceros horn because its fiber had the characteristics of this very special material (fortunately the species is protected today).

I'm "almost sure" that it is rhino horn. Do you think it is not possible for this type of sword or have you another suposition ?
Thank you for your interest.

Have a good day and see you soon
Fabrice