Shamchir - Ottoman - 18th Century - Blade With Esoteric Engraving

Ottoman shamrock, 18th century, without scabbard. The blade has a pronounced curve, with a 10 cm overhang, a gray bolster with a flat back and a fuller. The blade is engraved on both sides with a series of Arabic numerals: "1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6" on one side and "8 - 9 - 7 - 4" on the other, as well as an unidentified cutler's mark in the shape of a crescent moon. The hilt is made of buffalo horn and secured with rivets. The crossguard is straight with short lozenge-shaped quillons and a straight quillon with a ball at each end. Length: 93 cm. Blade length: 81 cm. Blade width at the ricasso: 3.5 cm. Blade overhang: 10 cm. In good condition, showing its age and patina; see photos for details. Shipping costs Offers for France. International shipping costs, rates available upon request depending on the country. Visit my other items by consulting my gallery and our website: https://www.IrisAntik.com