An Ottoman Tombak Sword (Yataghan) and Scabbard, Turkey, Late 18th/Early 19th Century

the forward curved steel blade with flat back edge, gold gilt leaf motif at forte with inscription cartouche on one side of blade, the gilt copper hilt with fluted pommel, the fabric covered wooden scabbard with chased engravings on gilt copper with ensuite chape and lock and bud finial

Formerly in the possession of a princely Ottoman family

Overall in good condition, the blade has some abrasions and the inscription at the forte is faint due to rubbings , the fabric of the scabbard is also worn due to age, as viewed.
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inscriptions
Owner's name as:  'al-Hajj Sulayman Agha'