Set of Persian Jarid darts or throwing javelins in scabbard. The darts of steel twisted decoration and traces of engraving and gold detail, the scabbard of greenish leather sewn to reverse. Steel mounts with traces of engraved decoration with patterns of goldwork. Some minor damage to wood, only two darts present. 19th century. Rare item,… Continue reading rare Persian Jarids darts or javelin in sheath or case with goldwork
Category: Turkish arms and armour
A pair of Ottoman Balkan silver horsemans pistols completely covered with silver filigree work and set with stones
A very nice and collectible pair of 18th century Flintlock holster pistols, from the Ottoman Empire probably made in Bosnia, around Sarajevo in the Balkans by a master gunsmith. The stocks are wholly covered with very fine pure silver filigree wire decoration in scrolls and panels. The handles and breech region are further set with… Continue reading A pair of Ottoman Balkan silver horsemans pistols completely covered with silver filigree work and set with stones
TURKISH OTTOMAN SILVER GILT MACE weapon
Rare and fine Ottoman mace with gilt-silver mounts. The head with multiple flanges pierced and decorated with scrolling decoration. The shaft covered in fine black hide and seam sewn with gilt metal wire thread. 17th/early 18th century. 64 cms, as used at Siege of Vienna, very fine war example
Antique Ottoman Balkan Miquelet lock musket ‘Boyliya’ with gold and fabric
A beautiful Ottoman Balkan ‘Boyliya’ gun or musket surviving in superb condition. This longgun is clearly a high quality piece and would have belonged to a man of some rank or standing, the piece is decorated profusely throughout and retains both its embroidered fabric cover to the stock and its original tassel ornament. The stock… Continue reading Antique Ottoman Balkan Miquelet lock musket ‘Boyliya’ with gold and fabric
Antique eastern armour Char Aina set, and 15th/16th century Turkish Gorget
Antique eastern armour Char Aina set, and 15th/16th century Turkish ottoman Gorget