GRAND VIZIER SHAMSHIR Chinese and leather—demonstrates both technical versatility

and leather—demonstrates both technical versatility and aesthetic appeal

these benches capture the timeless grace of early 20th-century European decorative arts

Dating to around 1820

Collecting value lies in their rare

These striking pieces represent the height of Canton export wares craftsmanship

GRAND VIZIER SHAMSHIR Chinese and leather—demonstrates both technical versatilityA rare and complete example of a Grand Vizier Ottoman Shamshir. Materials: Wootz Watered steel, horn, and silver Turkey, circa 1800 Length: 102 cms (40. 2 ins) Staying with traditional design, this example features a horn hilt. The horn has been ground down, smoothed and then polished to leave an excellent finish and fine surface texture. The grip is in the pistol style with a silver plated cross guard. The finish is simple, yet provides a sought