Turkish Kilij with Ornate Details, C.1695

Turkish Kilij: to good, 33' deeply curved blade with a grey…
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Turkish Kilij: to good, 33' deeply curved blade with a grey patina overall & a light & dark patches near the point; including, possibly a later application of a bear, foliage & outline designs near the ricasso; ornate cross piece & back piece of brass; wooden hilt of traditional form secured by 3 brass pins; having an old repair at the ferrule; ornate silver flowers to the each side of pommel; no scabbard. A classic Turkish Kilij, slightly down in condition. C.1695.

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  • Patination / Patina - In broad terms, patination refers to the exterior surface appearance of the timber, the effect of fading caused by exposure to sunlight and air over the course of a century or more, changing the piece to a soft, mellow colour.

    As patina is very difficult to replicate, it is one of the most important guides to determining the age of furniture.

    Patina is also the term applied to the bloom or film found on old bronzes due to oxidisation.