Bidspirit auction | AN OTTOMAN CAUCASIAN KNIFE SET

AN OTTOMAN CAUCASIAN KNIFE SET IN A RED LEATHER SHEATH, 19TH CENTURY - A Caucasian style knife set from the Ottoman Empire, the smaller being similar in style to a modern butter knife, while the larger is in the characteristic form of a kindjal, with a gladius-like blade and many fullers. Both knives have guards with chased decoration as well as carved bone grip scales. They are kept within a red leather sheath with gilt stitching and a border cut with triangular patterning at the mouth. Ottoman Empire or Caucasus, 19th century. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided. Dimensions: L: 10 3/4 in., (27.4 cm.) Condition: Very good for age with some minor pitting to the blades and some expected wear to leather.