Fine quality antique scabbard (sheath) for caucasian type shashka sword / saber. 
Leather over wood with silver niello fittings.
 
Turkish, ottoman empire, circa 19th century.
Fine quality silver niello decorated mounts. 
Original black leather with original metal wire stitching. 
Original hinged suspension rings made from brass.
 
  size: 
About 31 3/8 in. (89.9 cm) long (straight line).
Opening is about 1 1/2 in. (3.6 cm) wide.
 
Please see pictures for more dimensions.
  condition: 
Very good original antique condition with minor normal charming indication of age.
 
Honest wear and minor losses to silver mounts, light scratches and dings. 
Original leather is in excellent+ antique condition. 
Original wood inside. 
No repairs. 
All 100% original. 
Stunning, finest quality rare item - pictures don't do justice. 
Truly collectors grade.
Gorgeous antique islamic yataghan (yatagan).
Finest quality weapon, definitely indicator of wealth and social status.
Turkish ottoman, circa early 19th century - about 200 years old.
Magnificent quality extensive gold islamic calligraphy decoration on both sides of the blade - stunning crisp details.
Cattle b0ne grip (domestic animal cattle bone, mentioned to comply with ebay policy). 
Cattle is a large domestic farm animal kept for their milk or meat. This animal is not threatened or endangered or protected by cites, the endangered species act, or any other state, federal, or international laws. It is legal to sell this item and this listing follows ebay rules. 
Characteristic form larch hilt with ornate silver back-strap and bolsters.
High quality hand forged blade with superb koftgari gold arabic calligraphy decoration. 
Leather over wood scabbard with brass mounts (quality of antique scabbard doesn't match quality of the sword, but fits perfect. Definitely replacement scabbard was custom made in 19th century, during working life period). 
   size:
About 31 1/4 in. (79.4 cm) long in scabbard.  
About 30 5/16 in. (77 cm) long out of scabbard.
Blade is about 24 3/16 in. (61.5 cm) long.
  condition:
Sword is in very good original antique uncleaned condition with normal expected charming indication of age. 
Heavy gold koftgari decoration on blade is about 99% intact.
Minor old repair to silver grip mounts.
Very shallow pitting at one spot on blade, no active rust - should clean up easily if desired.
B0ne grip scales with large "ears" are solid with light expected age wear.
Antique leather over wood scabbard shows significant age wear to original leather and dents to brass fittings.
Old repairs at the top brass mount. 
Iconic turkish ottoman yataghan of fantastic quality, truly collectors grade example.