Lot 26 , Two walrus tusk handled Ottoman Yatagan

Two walrus tusk handled Ottoman Yatagan
Estimate £100-150

They are not the same size. The blades excluding the handles are 54 and 58cm. The scabbards are 57 and 63cm. Blades are both bent slightly out of shape. The smaller has nicks to the blade, both appear to have solder repairs attaching the blade to the handle. Blades are rusted and discoloured, several stone inlays missing from the handles, which are cracked/split. Scabbards generally worn, extro images should answer any other queries


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Sold for £170