Pair of Ottoman Turkish Yataghan Swords

18th -19th century, brass mounted walrus ivory grips inset with coral, steel blades etched with likely Koran verse and maker's name.

Blade 22.25 in. ; LOA 27.25 in.

Moderate loss to mounts; (2) coral insets missing; old nail repairs to one grip; moderate cracks and stains to the ivory; heavy rusting to both blades.

$400 - 800