A RARE GOLD INLAID STEEL BOOK BINDING TOOL, OTTOMAN TURKISH, 18TH CENTURY An elegant Ottoman Turkish bookbinding tool, crafted from steel and adorned with intricate gold inlay, dating to the 18th century. The tool features a flat, elongated blade tapering into a rounded end, with the handle seamlessly integrated. Delicate floral and arabesque motifs are rendered in gold. L: 37.5cm