Collectible Firearms and Edged Weapons

Kristopher Gasior and Kasia Matuszewska-Gasior

P.O. Box 8327 Fredericksburg, VA 22404-8327 USA

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Daggers

Albania
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Greece
Indo-China & Tibet
Indonesia & Philippines
Indo-Persia
Middle East
North Africa
Poland & Lithuania
Russia & Caucasus
Spain
Turkey
West Africa
Western Europe

Shipping Terms: We ship daggers by USPS Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation. We charge standard shipping fee of $10 for the first ordered dagger, and $5 for each additional one. The above rates are valid only in the continental USA. International shipping is available at the cost. We take credit cards, checks and money orders. We also accept Western Union and MoneyGram transfers.

Albania

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Description & Condition

Decorative Albanian Dagger (early 20th Century)

Price: $250

Inventory # dag_0063

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DESCRIPTION: This decorative, large size Albanian dagger was manufactured for a commercial, or tourist market. Solid, cast hilt in oriental style. Crudely manufactured blade is decorated with some geometrical motifs. The scabbard is elaborately decorated with crest of Albania and some symbolic motifs. CONDITION: Fine. The grip and scabbard are solid, with no cracks and/or dents. The blade shows some surface patina. Overall length: 20 inch. Blade length: 12 inch.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Large Bosnian Dagger (19th Century)

Price: $975

Inventory # dag_0064

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DESCRIPTION: Very good quality 19th century large Balkan fighting/ceremonial dagger. The style is characteristic for Bosnia and Herzegovina. Sarajevo was a main production center of this type of daggers in 19th century. Hilt is overlaid with two-piece bone (ivory?) decorated with geometrical motifs. Single edged blade with some typical for the region maker's symbolic markings, "kilij and dagger". Complete with brass over wood scabbard with nice floral-style decoration. Large Bosnian daggers are difficult to find. CONDITION: Fine+. All original with no restorations. The hilt and the scabbard are solid without any cracks. The blade is very sharp and displays some dark stains and minor nicks on its edge. The brass covering of wooden scabbard shows numerous dents, dings and handling marks. Very attractive, large Bosnian dagger! Overall length in scabbard: 18 inch. Blade length: 12.5 inch. (Ref.: "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul" , by Anthony C. Tirri, p. 168).

Bosnian Dagger (19th Century)

Price: $475

Inventory # dag_0037

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DESCRIPTION: Very good quality 19th century Balkan fighting/ceremonial dagger. The style is characteristic for Bosnia and Herzegovina. Sarajevo was a main production center of this type of daggers in 19th century. Hilt is overlaid with two-piece bone (ivory?) decorated with geometrical motifs. Single edged blade. Complete with brass over wood scabbard with nice floral-style decoration. CONDITION: Fine. All original with no restorations. The hilt and the scabbard are solid without any cracks. The blade is very sharp and displays some dark stains. Very attractive Bosnian dagger! Overall length in scabbard: 11.50 inch. Blade length: 6.5 inch. (Ref.: "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul" , by Anthony C. Tirri, p. 168).

Very Attractive Bosnian Knife and Fork (19th Century)

Price: $750

Inventory # dag_0036

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DESCRIPTION: Very interesting 19th century Balkan knife and fork. The style is characteristic for Bosnia and Herzegovina. The blade of the knife displays following markings, "SARAJEVO 1896". Sarajevo was a main production center of this type of items in 19th century. Hilts of the fork and knife are overlaid with two-piece bone (ivory?) decorated with geometrical motifs. Single edged blade of the knife. The fork displays some silver inlaid decoration. CONDITION: Fine. All original with no restorations. Very attractive Bosnian knife and fork! Overall length of the knife is 8.5 inch. The fork is 7 inch long. (Ref.: "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul" , by Anthony C. Tirri, p. 168).

Bosnian Dagger (19th Century)

Price: $450

Inventory # dag_0035

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DESCRIPTION: Very good quality 19th century Balkan fighting/ceremonial dagger. The style is characteristic for Bosnia and Herzegovina. Sarajevo was a main production center of this type of daggers in 19th century. Hilt is overlaid with two-piece bone (ivory?) decorated with geometrical motifs. Single edged blade. One side of the blade displays motif of "Kilij" (Turkish saber), that could be a maker mark. Complete with brass over wood scabbard with nice floral-style decoration. CONDITION: Very good. All original with no restorations. There is a piece of bone missing on the right side of the grip (please, see pictures). Brass on the scabbard displays couple of cracks. Very attractive Bosnian dagger! Overall length in scabbard: 11.50 inch. Blade length: 6.5 inch. (Ref.: "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul" , by Anthony C. Tirri, p. 168).

Greece

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Indo-China & Tibet

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Beautiful Tibetan Dagger (19th Century)

Price: $850

Inventory # dag_0045

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DESCRIPTION: Attractive, large Tibetan dagger. Nice, rather heavy single edge fullered blade with no markings. Interesting hilt featuring a combination of bone and hardwood grips with steel and brass fittings. Steel over wood scabbard pierced with scrolls of traditional pattern. CONDITION: Fine+. The blade shows some light sharpening marks. The scabbard is solid with no cracks. The grips are in very good condition. Light handling marks on the wooden grip. Overall length: 16 inch, blade length: 9 inches. (Ref. "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul" , by Anthony C. Tirri, p.393).

Set of Tibetan Daggers

Price: $850

Inventory # sor_0074

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DESCRIPTION: Attractive set of two Tibetan daggers/knives, most likely from early 20th century. Nice single edge blades are in full polish. Dark, wooden grips with Eastern silver fitting. Leather over wood scabbard with Eastern silver fittings displaying scrolls of traditional pattern. CONDITION: Excellent. Overall length in scabbard: 11.5 inches.

Tibetan Dagger

Price: $585

Inventory # sor_0068

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DESCRIPTION: Attractive Tibetan dagger from probably turn of the 19/20th century. Nice single edge fullered blade with some decorative brass inlays. Eastern silver wire bound grip. Small beaded oval cross guard. Eastern silver over wood scabbard pierced with scrolls of traditional pattern. CONDITION: Fine. Overall length: 9 inches, blade length: 6 inches. (Ref. "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul" , by Anthony C. Tirri, p.390).).

Burmese Dha Dagger

Price: $595

Inventory # sor_0040

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DESCRIPTION: National dagger of Burma, also used in several of the nearby countries. Guardless hilt and a slightly curved, single edged plain blade. Profusely decorated silver covered wooden scabbard. One-piece ivory grip. CONDITION: Fine. Overall length in scabbard: 12.75 inches. Blade length: 7.25 inches. (Stone, p.206).

Indonesia & Philippines

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Very Old Celebes Klewang

Price: $975

Inventory # sor_0126

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DESCRIPTION: Very old Celebes Klewang. Good quality, single edged multi-fullered straight watered steel blade. Elaborately carved foliate horn pommel. No scabbard. CONDITION: Overall in very good condition. The blade is covered by heavy brown patina. The edge shows couple of minor nicks. The horn grip shows one aging crack. Overall length: 31.5 inch. Blade length: 26 inch. (Stone p.362/9, Lyle p.42)

Indo-Persia

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Beautiful Set of Two Persian Damascus Kards with Ivory Hilts (18th Century)

Price: $4975

Inventory # dag_0072

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DESCRIPTION: Beautiful set of two 18th century Persian damascus kards with ivory hilts. The larger kard is very heavy with two-piece walrus ivory grips. It has single-edged black damascus (kar-e Chorasan) blade with gold koftgari ornaments at its base. The black damascus pattern is clearly visible on the blade. Matching gold koftgari decor is also visible on the steel parts of the hilt (with some hunting scenes on the upper part of the hilt, please, see pictures). The smaller kard also displays black damascus pattern on the blade. It has one-piece walrus ivory grip. No maker's signature is present on the blades. Wooden scabbard is covered with black leather. It has iron drag which is decorated in floral motifs. Complete Persian sets of high quality black damascus kards are increasingly difficult to find. CONDITION: Fine. The larger card shows just a couple of dark stains on the damascus blade. Otherwise the blade is nice and clean. The gold koftgari is well preserved on the blade, and partially worn on the hilt. The walrus ivory grip is solid, without any cracks. The smaller kard shows some dark staining on the damascus blade. The walrus ivory grip displays a crack (which may have been reglued). The scabbard is well preserved with some light wear to the leather in its lower part. The tip of the scabbard's iron fitting is worn, with the ball (drag) broken off. This is a masterpiece of Persian 18th century culture! Large kard's overall length: 15 inch, blade length: 10 inch. Small kard's overall length: 10 inch, blade length: 5.5 inch. Overall length in scabbard: 16.75 inch. (Ref. "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul" , by Anthony C. Tirri, pp.210-211, also in "Persian Arms and Armour" by Antoni Romuald Chodynski (edit) pp.328-329).

Persian Khandjar with Ivory Hilt (18/19th Century)

Price: $1475

Inventory # dag_0069

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DESCRIPTION: Nice Persian 18/19th century khandjar. One-piece walrus ivory grip. Wooden scabbard covered with black leather with iron drag. Very nice, double edged slightly curved blade. No maker's signature is present on the blade. CONDITION: Fine. The blade is nice and clean. The walrus ivory grip is solid, with some age hairline cracks. The scabbard is well preserved with some light handling marks and scratches to the leather. Nice Persian khandjar! Overall length: 14.25 inch. Blade length: 7.5 inch. (Ref. "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul" , by Anthony C. Tirri, pp.208-210, also in "Persian Arms and Armour" by Antoni Romuald Chodynski (edit) pp.319-325).

Large Persian Quaddara Dagger/Short Sword (19th Century)

Price: $1875

Inventory # dag_0057

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DESCRIPTION: According to Stone quaddara is, "A Persian broadsword that is precisely like a very long kindjal". Indeed, this example is a massive short sword rather than a dagger. Very nice and heavy blade with offset central fuller and with high quality gold koftgari decoration. Nice four-pieces bone, or ivory grips decorated with floral motifs and secured to the blade's hilt with three iron studs. Black leather over wood scabbard with silver fittings. The latter are decorated with both, oriental and floral motifs. The scabbard is original to this dagger. CONDITION: Fine. Some dark stains on the blade. Some wear to the gold koftgari on the blade. The grips show a couple of hairline cracks. Scabbard is nicely preserved with original leather. The tip of the scabbard's lower silver fitting is worn, with the ball (drag) broken off. Overall length: 26 inch, blade length: 19.50 inch. The width of the blade at the hilt is 2.25 inch (56 mm). (Ref.: Stone p.519, also in "Persian Arms and Armour" by Antoni Romuald Chodynski (edit) pp.274-275 and p.335).

Interesting Indo-Persian Dagger with Three Blades

Price: $650

Inventory # dag_0047

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DESCRIPTION: Interesting Indo-Persian dagger with three blades. Steel hilt, the blades and scabbard are engraved in traditional Indo-Persian motifs. Some silver and gold (?) inlays on the scabbard, blades and hilt. CONDITION: Fine. All original with no restorations. The middle blade with spike shows brown rust (uncleaned). The grip and the scabbard are solid, with no cracks. Some patina on the hilt and scabbard. The sliver/gold inlays are worn. Overall length: 19.50 inch. Blade length: 9 inch.

Middle East

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Kurdish Jambiya Dagger from Northern Iraq

Price: $350

Inventory # dag_0043

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DESCRIPTION: Kurdish 19th/early 20th century dagger. This is a typical Kurdistan dagger from the area which is, at the present day, northern Iraq. Dark wood hilt. Double edged blade with light engraving on both sides. Complete with brass over wood scabbard. The scabbard is decorated with floral motifs. CONDITION: Good. One ring with the attachment is broken off and missing from the scabbard. The tip of the scabbard is also broken off and missing. All original with no restorations. Some dark stains on the blade. Overall length in scabbard: 14.25 inch. Blade length: 9 inch. (Ref.: "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul" , by Anthony C. Tirri, p. 95).

Marsh Arab Jambiya Dagger from Southern Iraq

Price: $495

Inventory # dag_0034

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DESCRIPTION: Good quality Marsh Arab 19th/early 20th century Jambiya dagger from southern Iraq. Hilt is overlaid with one-piece horn (rhino?) with silver base of the grip. Double edged plain blade. Complete with silver over wood scabbard. The scabbard is decorated with floral motifs and with some semi-precious blue stones. CONDITION: Fine. All original with no restorations. Some dark stains on the blade. The blue stones are missing from the grip silver base. Couple of age hairline cracks to the horn grip. Very attractive Marsh Arab Jambiya! Overall length in scabbard: 15.5 inch. Blade length: 9 inch. (Ref.: "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul" , by Anthony C. Tirri, p. 96).

Kurdish Jambiya Dagger from Northern Iraq

Price: $450

Inventory # dag_0013

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DESCRIPTION: Kurdish 19th/early 20th century dagger. This is a typical Kurdistan dagger from the area which is, at the present day, northern Iraq. Hilt is overlaid with one-piece horn. Double edged plain blade. Complete with leather over wood scabbard with steel furniture and horn drag. CONDITION: Fine. All original with no restorations. Some dark stains on the blade. Small piece of wood missing from the upper part of the scabbard. Small chip to the horn drag. Overall length in scabbard: 17 inch. Blade length: 9 inch. (Ref.: "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul" , by Anthony C. Tirri, p. 95).

North Africa

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Scarce Moroccan Straight Blade Janwi Dagger (19th Century)

Price: $475

Inventory # dag_0062

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DESCRIPTION: Scarce 19th Century Moroccan straight blade Janwi dagger. The style of the dagger is indigenous to Morocco, although some authors believe that Janwi was inspired by European daggers with straight blade. The term, "Janwi" could be a linguistic corruption of the name of Italian town, Genoa, a well know center of edged weapons production. One piece camel bone hilt. Double edged blade with some floral motifs. The blade may be of European origins, as it was most likely converted from European dagger, or a broken sword. Complete with wooden scabbard covered with green fabric and brass fittings decorated with oriental style motifs. The upper scabbard fitting has black finish. The lower fitting has polished brass finish. The style of the decorative motifs is also slightly different on the scabbard fittings. CONDITION: Good+. The camel bone hilt shows some surface cracks. The blade is very sharp and displays some dark stains and minor nicks on its edge. The scabbard is solid, without any cracks. The brass covering of wooden scabbard shows some dents, dings and handling marks. Large Moroccan Janwi daggers are more difficult to find than koumaya jambiya daggers. Overall length in scabbard: 18.5 inch. Blade length: 13 inch. (Ref.: "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul" , by Anthony C. Tirri, p. 31).

Moroccan Koummya Jambiya Dagger

Price: $395

Inventory # dag_0008

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DESCRIPTION: Good quality Moroccan late 19th/early 20th century koummya jambiya dagger.Wooden hilt with silver/brass fittings. Double edged blade. The blade is slightly curved, and is free of any decorations and markings. Complete with brass over wood scabbard decorated with silver in floral motifs. CONDITION: Fine. The blade displays some tool marks from sharpening and some darker spots of light rust. The blade would be very nice if repolished professionally. Overall length in scabbard: 15.75 inch. Blade length: 7.5 inch. (Stone p.313, also: "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul" , by Anthony C. Tirri, p.28).

Poland & Lithuania

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Book: "Officer Daggers in Poland, 1918-1939"

By Leszek Zachuta

Price: $15

Inventory # plb_0052

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DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. Very detailed presentation of the Polish officer daggers. Many black and white photographs and drawings. Well researched. Standard reference book for collector of Polish officers daggers. New. Soft Cover. 56 pages. Out of print, published in Warsaw, Poland in 1991. Shipping in the USA: $4.50.

Russia & Caucasus

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Beautiful Caucasian/Cossack Men's Belt (19th Century)

Price: $1675

Inventory # dag_0066

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DESCRIPTION: Beautiful 19th century Caucasian/Cossack men's belt! Natural color high quality leather with elaborately decorated six silver niello fittings. The belt was an essential part of the Caucasian dress. The pistols and kindjals were usually attached to the belt in the society where every man was a warrior. No maker's signature is present on the silver fittings. Similar style belts were manufactured and used in both, Chechnia and Dagestan. This type of belt was also used by Russian Cossacks. CONDITION: Fine. The leather is still soft and flexible. The silver fittings are well preserved. Very attractive Caucasian belt! (Ref. "Chechen Arms" , by Isa Askhabov, pp.102-133 and pp.167-169).

Decorative Russian or Caucasian Kindjal (late 19th/early 20th Century)

Price: $750

Inventory # dag_0065

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DESCRIPTION: This early decorative kindjal was probably manufactured for a Russian commercial market, and most likely, it was intended to be a souvenir, or a gift. It is of much higher quality than seen in recently manufactured kindjals. The hilt and scabbard are elaborately decorated with floral ornaments on the gold plated background. Both, the hilt and scabbard are made out of wood, and are covered with German silver plates. Double edged straight blade with two central fullers on each side. No maker's signature is present on the blade. CONDITION: Low excellent. The blade is clean with only light sharpening marks. The grip and scabbard are solid, with no cracks. The scabbard shows some minor dings and dents. The tip of the scabbard's was resoldered. Very attractive decorative kindjal! Overall length: 18.50 inch. Blade length: 13.75 inch.

Caucasian Kindjal (19th Century)

Price: $875

Inventory # dag_0060

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DESCRIPTION: 19th Century Caucasian Kindjal. Brown color horn grips, secured by three iron studs. Wooden scabbard covered with black leather with iron fittings. Double edged straight blade with one fuller on each side. The blade shows interesting machining and polishing (please, see pictures). A piece of old paper is glued to the back of the hilt. CONDITION: Very good-. The blade is very clean. The grip is solid without any cracks. The leather on the scabbard is partially worn. There is also some wear to the wooden construction of the scabbard. Overall length: 19 inch. Blade length: 13 inch. (Ref. "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul" , by Anthony C. Tirri, p.190).

Very Attractive Caucasian Kindjal with Ivory Hilt (19th Century)

Price: $1275

Inventory # dag_0052

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DESCRIPTION: Very good quality 19th Century Caucasian Kindjal. Walrus ivory hilt, secured by silver niello decorated plates. Wooden scabbard covered with black leather with silver fittings. The upper scabbard fitting shows matching silver niello decoration. The lower scabbard fitting does not show any decorations. Double edged straight blade with one central fuller on each side. There are typical magical motifs on the blade, a moon and two suns. CONDITION: Very good. The blade is clean with no sharpening marks. The grip and scabbard are solid, with no cracks, but they do show some light handling marks. The middle stud on the hilt is loose. Some light wear to the leather on the scabbard. The ball at the tip of the scabbard is missing. The lower scabbard fitting does not show niello decoration, which may indicate that it was replaced long time ago. Very attractive Caucasian kindjal! Overall length: 13.50 inch. Blade length: 18 inch. (Ref. "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul" , by Anthony C. Tirri, p.190).

Decorative Georgian Kindjal (20th Century)

Price: $300

Inventory # dag_0051

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DESCRIPTION: This decorative, large size kindjal was probably manufactured for a commercial, or tourist market. It is of much higher quality than usually seen in recently manufactured kindjals. This style of kindjal is usually identified with western Georgia. The hilt and scabbard are elaborately decorated with floral ornaments on the gold plated background. Both, the hilt and scabbard are made out of wood, and are covered with steel or German silver plates. Double edged straight blade with three central fullers on each side. The hilt and a tip of the scabbard are covered with decorative brass wire. CONDITION: Near mint. The blade is clean with no sharpening marks. The grip and scabbard are solid, with no cracks and/or dents. Very attractive kindjal! Overall length: 19.75 inch. Blade length: 13.50 inch. (Ref.: "Oruzhie Narodov Kavkaza" , by E. Astvatzaturian, p. 153).

Spain

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Turkey

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Beautiful Ottoman Silver Dagger with Ivory Hilt (19th Century)

ON HOLD

Price: $1975

Inventory # dag_0071

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DESCRIPTION: Beautiful 19th century Ottoman silver dagger. Falcon-shaped ivory hilt. Single edged blade with gold koftgari decoration at its base. Complete with silver over wood scabbard with nice floral-style decoration. The scabbard shows some supposedly Greek alphabet wording (most of the sword and dagger makers at the time were illiterate, and the letters usually do not make any sense). CONDITION: Excellent. All original condition. The blade is beautifully preserved with the koftgari decoration intact. The blade was most likely acid treated at one time to bring the damascus pattern, which was clearly not there... The ivory hilt shows a couple of hairline cracks. The scabbard is free of any dents and dings. Very attractive and scarce Ottoman silver dagger! Overall length in scabbard: 13.75 inch. Blade length: 7 inch.

Ottoman Silver Dagger (19th Century)

Price: $1875

Inventory # dag_0011

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DESCRIPTION: Very good quality 19th century Ottoman silver dagger. Falcon-shaped hilt is overlaid with solid silver decorated with floral motifs. Single edged plain blade. Complete with fabric and silver over wood scabbard with nice floral-style decoration. Dragon-head shaped tip of the scabbard. CONDITION: Fine. All original condition. The tip of the scabbard displays signs of resoldering. The blade may have been slightly shortened. Very attractive and scarce Ottoman silver dagger! Overall length in scabbard: 15.50 inch. Blade length: 7 inch.

Book: "Turkish Arms and Armor"

By E.G. Astvatzaturian

Price: $150

Inventory # rub_0040

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DESCRIPTION: In Russian language. This is one of the best book on Turkish weapons ever published in any language! The work covers many aspects of Turkish arms and armor, with detailed description of discussed artifacts. Many unique examples of Turkish arms and armor are described and illustrated. Hundreds of quality color pictures. Great reference book for a collector of Turkish weapons! The book is used, but still in very good condition. Hard cover. Dimensions: 10.5×8. 336 pages. Published by Atlant, St.Petersburg, Russia in 2002. One copy only. Shipping in the USA: $4.50.

West Africa

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Beautiful Islamic Dagger (19th Century)

Price: $875

Inventory # dag_0046

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DESCRIPTION: High quality 19th century Islamic dagger from West Africa, most likely from Senegal. Dark wood hilt with steel and brass fittings. Curved, double edged blade with light engraving on both sides. The lower part of the blade is nicely pierced in three lines and is covered with brass engraved with decorative ornaments. Complete with leather scabbard. The scabbard is decorated in matching motifs. CONDITION: Fine. The blade is nice and clean with one minor nick to its edge and light sharpening marks. The leather scabbard shrunk to the point that it would be difficult to put the dagger back without causing some damage. All original with no restorations. Very elegant Islamic dagger! Overall length in scabbard: 14.50 inch. Blade length: 10 inch.

Western Europe

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Beautiful 19th Century Western European Dagger

Price: $1475

Inventory # dag_0074

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DESCRIPTION: Beautiful 19th century Western European (French?) dagger. The style of the dagger shows French influence. Nice double edged blade with two fullers. Beautiful ceramic (porcelain) grip showing "Gentleman and Lady". Brass crossguard and the hilt cap. No maker marks are present on the blade. Red fabric over wood scabbard with decorative brass fittings. CONDITION: Fine+. The blade shows some polishing marks and some roughness. The porcelain hilt is in excellent condition, with no cracks of any kind. The fabric on the scabbard shows only very minor wear to its finish. Very attractive European dagger! Overall length in scabbard: 15 inch, blade length: 9.5 inch.

Beautiful 19th Century Western European Dagger

Price: $1475

Inventory # dag_0073

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DESCRIPTION: Beautiful 19th century Western European (English?) dagger. The style of the dagger was undoubtedly influenced by English dirks. Nice, thin, triangular blade with blue finish and some worn gold decorative figures at its base. Beautiful stone grip with silver furniture decorated with acorns. The stone grip displays beautiful machining and polishing. No maker marks are present on the blade. Black leather scabbard with matching silver fittings. CONDITION: Fine+. The blade is nicely preserved with only traces of light patina. The stone hilt is in excellent condition, with no cracks of any kind. The leather on the scabbard shows minor wear to its finish. The scabbard silver fitting show some minor handling marks. Very attractive European dagger! Overall length in scabbard: 17.75 inch, blade length: 13.25 inch.

European Style 19th Century Dagger

Price: $675

Inventory # dag_0019

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DESCRIPTION: European style 19th century dagger. Nice and heavy double edged blade. Darkwood grip with brass furniture. No maker marks are present on the blade. Red fabric over wood scabbard with brass fittings. Shows some age. CONDITION: Fine. The blade is nicely preserved. The hilt is in excellent condition, with no cracks of any kind. The fabric on the scabbard shows minor wear to its finish. The scabbard brass fitting show some minor handling marks. Overall length: 18.50 inch, blade length: 14.75 inch.

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