Very Nice Nimcha

[A.alnakkas]

Originally Posted by qusko

Hi,

What do you think about the attached saber?
Seems that it may come from Algeria, or Yemen... for me it looks like more from Yemen (hilt type) based on other posts:

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=15790
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=21833

Blade is polished and was engraved (not much has survived).
Blade quality seems to be good. Maybe older than hilt and scabbard..

Would appreciate more information about the origin/age

Mounts are definitely Yemeni work. Those blades, including on nimchas, seem to have been present in Yemen in large numbers and can come on a variety of swords including 'karabelas' and other types.

[qusko]

Originally Posted by A.alnakkas

Those blades, including on nimchas, seem to have been present in Yemen in large numbers and can come on a variety of swords including 'karabelas' and other types.

Seems blade can be from XVII.
Do you have any suggestions about hilt/scabbard age? - XIX, earlier?

[A.alnakkas]

Originally Posted by qusko

Seems blade can be from XVII.
Do you have any suggestions about hilt/scabbard age? - XIX, earlier?

I've seen similar work that looks like its made yesterday. I think its 20th century, and leaning more towards the other half.