OTTOMAN TURKISH SHORTSWORD, 19TH CENTURY

Probably provincial with perfunctory craftsmanship reflecting its geographic origin as well as the decline of the ottoman Empire. Brass hilt of shamshir form with foliage decoration. 19” curved single edged blade with scalloped false edge. Leather covered scabbard (leather replaced) with brass throat mount decorated with animals in foliage and armed noble in foliage opposite. The tip mount with inscription panel, each side. Both mounts matching the hilt.