Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Ornate Silver Khanjar Dagger, c.1850 United Republic of 95 mm x 36

95 mm x 36

and also to serve as a stretcher bearer

denoted by torch under horizontally pierced integral suspension

a small patch of mothing is evident to the rank tab

worn with expected contact to enamels

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Ornate Silver Khanjar Dagger, c.1850 United Republic of 95 mm x 36An excellent example of an Ottoman Empire khanjar or jambiya dating from the 19th century, featuring a traditional carved buffalo horn hilt, which was used in daggers of wealthier men during the period. Fitted securely within the hilt is 26 cm steel (magnetic) blade that has not been cleaned or polished recently however does exhibit signs of having been sharped at some point during the last century. Of particular note here is the quality and emphasis