Bidspirit auction | An Ottoman Iron Scissor-Kard Dagger,

An Ottoman Iron Scissor-Kard Dagger, 19th–20th Century. A distinctive Ottoman iron scissor-kard dagger, 19th–20th century, featuring an elongated dual-blade form that opens and closes in the manner of shears. The pierced, rounded handles exhibit a geometric openwork design typical of late Ottoman utilitarian-weapon hybrids. L: Approximately 25.5cm Provenance: Private collection of a European collector.