An Ottoman Ivory-Hilted Sword (Yataghan) And Scabbard, Turkey, Late 18th/Early 19th Century

the slightly curved steel blade wholly decorated with gold overlay floral motifs and central cartouche comprising inscription to one side of blade with flanking smaller cartouches and inscriptions, the ivory hilt with characteristic yataghan pommel, leather covered wooden scabbard tooled with cartouches, ensuite gilt copper chape and lock with abstract band design at lock and finial in form of a makara

Overall in good condition. the gold overlay has some rubbings , inscriptions completely intact. the ivory hilt has some discolouring and an old replacement section to one side of the pommel. leather of scabbard has some minor abrasions, and finial has some denting, as viewed.
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inscriptions
The names of the Seven Sleepers and their dog, a benedictory couplet in Turkish.
Signed as: 'Work of Ahmad'. 
Owner's name as: 'Owner Sayyid Salim Agha'