Pair of Unusual 19th Century Ottoman Kard Daggers with Jade Hilts and Gold Inlays
Sale 2030 - Arms, Armor and Militaria
Oct 23, 2024
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
Estimate
$1,200 -
$1,800
Lot Description
Pair of Unusual 19th Century Ottoman Kard Daggers with Jade Hilts and Gold Inlays
1.) Kard with Ebony/Jade Hilt and Gold Arabic Inscriptions - 9.5" blade. 14" overall. Single edge straight point blade with wide fullers to both sides, and an additional quill fuller to left side. Fuller and ricasso on right side feature gold foil Arabic script that has yet to be translated. Hilt appears to be made of ebony and green jade sections, separated by chiseled silver spacers. Sections of ebony and jade are inlaid with gold foiling depicting regional motifs, possibly mountains and flowers. Guard/bolster is engraved, and features several inlays including what appears to be jade, turquoise, and red gemstone or colored glass pieces. Pommel appears to have had a red gemstone/colored glass inlay as well, but it is now missing.
2.) Kard with Jade Hilt - 7.25" blade. 11.75" overall with hilt. Single edge straight point blade with offset fullers to both sides. Hilt appears to be made of carved light green jade and "mutton fat" jade pieces, with gold foil details that appear to be mountains and flowers. Hilt also has silver mounts that have jade and turquoise fittings, as well as a red stone or glass piece fitted to pommel. Silver bands and guard have remnants of gold plating.
2.) Kard with Jade Hilt - 7.25" blade. 11.75" overall with hilt. Single edge straight point blade with offset fullers to both sides. Hilt appears to be made of carved light green jade and "mutton fat" jade pieces, with gold foil details that appear to be mountains and flowers. Hilt also has silver mounts that have jade and turquoise fittings, as well as a red stone or glass piece fitted to pommel. Silver bands and guard have remnants of gold plating.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Condition Report
Both items are in about fair to good condition. Blades shows scattered scratches and pit marks. Jade pieces on hilt of item 2 are somewhat loose.
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