Bidspirit auction | AN OTTOMAN GREEK CRETE SILVER-MOUNTED

AN OTTOMAN GREEK CRETE SILVER-MOUNTED BICHAQ DAGGER, 19TH C. - An Ottoman Cretan Greek bichaq style knife with a characteristically shaped blade kept within a silver sheath with embossed and incised floral decoration. The hilt is comprised of two bone grip scales in the Ottoman eared style, with a midrib of silver with incised foliate scrollworl. Crete, Ottoman Empire, 19th century. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not ship in-house. A list of recommended shippers will be provided. Dimensions: L: 6 3/8 in., (16 cm.) Condition: Good. Small chip on one grip scale. Minimal pitting to blade. Some dents to blade edge.