the lightly curved steel blade with flat edge and slightly flaring tip, one side with gold overlaid calligraphic inscriptions and floral details, the hilt and scabbard covered in dyed-green shagreen, the scabbard with copper mount, and with two loops and metal-mounts with gold en-suite overlaid designs

The blade with some corrosion, pitting and re-waxing, some of the gold also appears to have been retouched, metal mounts with corrosion, ware to shagreen surface of hilt and scabbard as consistent with age and use, part of hilt slightly loose, small gemstones missing, parts of gold overlay decoration missing, as viewed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

inscriptions

Qur’an, chapter LXV (al-talaq), part of verse 3; the name of the Ottoman Sultan Suleyman son of Salim; invocation to God, Muhammad and ‘Ali and a maker’s name as ‘al-Hajj Yusuf’