the gently tapering watered steel blade with straight flat edge, decorated with gold foliate motifs and inscriptions, the hilt composed of two faceted agate pieces with engraved gilt-brass band in between with hook to top and later hanging ornamental chain with two emeralds, leather-covered wood hilt with two chased silver mounts with floral designs

In good general condition, the agate pieces with small chips to extremities (one slightly larger near uppermost edge), the hanging emeralds very included, the chappe appears to be a later replacement, very minor oxidisation to blade, the scabbard with some wear, notably a thin crack in leather, traces of gilding on silver mounts, 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

On the blade:
'May the favours I have done others on account of the beloved not be a source of shame.'

Along the top of the blade, a Turkish couplet:
'May you always be in pleasure and purity,
May your life increase from day to day.'