8th Dec, 2021 12:00

Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria

 
Lot 111
 

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AN OTTOMAN SADDLE AXE (TABARZIN), LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY

AN OTTOMAN SADDLE AXE (TABARZIN), LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY

with wedge-shaped head formed with a curved forward-leaning edge, flat rear pean and tubular iron socket, decorated over its surface with silver koftgari scrollwork, wooden haft covered with blue velvet (areas of wear) and long tubular socket, decorated with silver en suite with the socket (the koftgari with losses)

62.3 cm; 24 ½ in

Sold for £1,300


 

AN OTTOMAN SADDLE AXE (TABARZIN), LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY

with wedge-shaped head formed with a curved forward-leaning edge, flat rear pean and tubular iron socket, decorated over its surface with silver koftgari scrollwork, wooden haft covered with blue velvet (areas of wear) and long tubular socket, decorated with silver en suite with the socket (the koftgari with losses)

62.3 cm; 24 ½ in