FINE ANTIQUE ISLAMIC SHAMSHIR SWORD OTTOMAN PERIOD DAMASCUS WOOTZ BLADE dagger

Description

PAY PAL FROM INTERNATIONALS BIDDERS FOR THIS ITEM MUST BE PREAPPROVED BY ME.
WILL NOT SHIP TO COUNTRY WHERE PROHIBITED, BUYERS MUST KNOW LOCAL IMPORTATION LAW FOR
SWORD
S, DAGGERS, KNIFES AND OTHER WEAPONS.
AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEED - ALL 100% ORIGINAL.
GUARANTEED PRECIOUS WATERED STEEL WOOTZ BLADE.
TRUE ATTIC FIND - UNTOUCHED, UNCLEANED, UNALTERED.
ANTIQUE ISLAMIC SHAMSHIR
SWORD
.
MIDDLE EASTERN, OTTOMAN PERIOD, CIRCA 18TH - EARLY 19TH CENTURY.
VERY WIDE, DRAMATICALLY CARVED BLADE IS MADE OF FINE DAMASCUS WATERED WOOTZ STEEL.
BLADE APPEARS TO BE EARLIER - MOST LIKELY 17th CENTURY.
(Damascus watered wootz pattern is well visible, but definitely would benefit from professional polishing and etching). GUARANTEED PRECIOUS WOOTZ STEEL.
IRON CROSS-GUARD AND END-CUP.
TYPICAL STYLE HORN GRIP WITH BRASS BACK-STRAP AND BRASS RIVETS CUPS (one missing).
(grip is made of domestic cattle h0rn - mentioned to comply with eBay policy).
CATTLE IS A LARGE DOMESTIC FARM ANIMAL KEPT FOR THEIR MILK OR MEAT. THIS ANIMAL IS NOT THREATENED OR ENDANGERED OR PROTECTED BY CITES, THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT, OR ANY OTHER STATE, FEDERAL, OR INTERNATIONAL LAWS. IT IS LEGAL TO SELL THIS ITEM AND THIS LISTING FOLLOWS EBAY RULES.
NO SCABBARD.
SIZE:
36 1/8 in. (91.8 cm) LONG (straight line).
BLADE IS ABOUT 31 1/2 in. (80 cm) LONG AND 1 1/8 in.(2.8 cm) WIDE AT WIDEST POINT.
CONDITION:
GOOD SOLID ORIGINAL ANTIQUE CONDITION, SHOWS HONEST WEAR AND CHARMING INDICATION OF AGE.
UNCLEANED BLADE IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION, SHOWS HONEST AGE WEAR.
BLADE NEEDS PROPER ETCHING AND POLISHING.
AGE WEAR TO GRIP, DENTS TO END-CUP.
NO PLAY BETWEEN HILT PARTS.
RARE UNTOUCHED ANTIQUE EXAMPLE - PICTURES DON'T DO JUSTICE.
All items are guaranteed as described, funds must clear before shipping. Payment must be made within 3 days after the end of the auction.
SHIPPING:
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PAYMENT POLICY:
Payment should be made within 3 working days from purchase.
RETURN POLICY:
Your satisfaction is very important to us. Refund given ONLY if item is not as represented and shipped back within 3 business days from receiving the item. Items must be in their original condition with similar of our packing. We will not reimburse the return shipping. All returned items must be sent by Registered Mail.
Although every effort is made to ensure accurate dimensions and weights, the figures shown should always be treated as approximate. The pictures should be considered as part of the item description.
We do not take responsibility for any personal or third party losses.
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