Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Ornate Silver Khanjar Dagger, c.1850 Hold Bauer completed Grade 12

Bauer completed Grade 12

When closed the bracelet measures 58

the other missing its lugs)

the reverse of both retaining all attachment prongs

Footnote: The traditional symbol and crest of the House of Braganza is a green wyvern representing Saint George

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Ornate Silver Khanjar Dagger, c.1850 Hold Bauer completed Grade 12An 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