A 17th Century Turkish Kilij
Auction Lot
SC22/201
A 17th Century Turkish Kilij (SC22/201) offered in our Two Day Sporting and Collectors Auction starting on 18th May 2016 at our salerooms in Exeter, Devon.
Lot Description
A 17th century Turkish Kilij, the broad reinforced blade with single curved edge and double edged point, inset with gold koftgari and tughra, two further rectangular calligraphic panels surrounding a star, the downward swept hilt and handle inset with coral and turquoise, in a matching scabbard also inset five oval turquoise and gilt inscriptions, the reverse with floral geometric decoration, blade length 71cm.
Department
Maritime and Sporting
Fine Art Category
Edged Weapons
Sale Information
SC22: Sporting and Collectors Sale
Wednesday, 18th May 2016
Thursday, 19th May 2016
Okehampton Street, Exeter
This lot will be sold after 10:00am on Wednesday, 18th May 2016 as part of the Day One section of the sale.
Contact
For more information about this particular auction lot, please contact:-
Okehampton Street, Exeter
Telephone:
+44 (01392) 413100
Important Notes
Weights and measurements are approximate guidelines only, unless otherwise stated
to the contrary.
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