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Forum: European Armoury 23rd October 2024, 05:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,178
Posted By Richard G
I don't know, but to my eye it has a bit of a...

I don't know, but to my eye it has a bit of a mexican vibe to it.
But that's all!
Regards
Richard
Forum: European Armoury 3rd October 2024, 03:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,607
Posted By Richard G
Russian Shashka

I suspect the moderators won't be too happy with this, being a current auction, but perhaps they will make an exception because of the extraordinary estimate that I doubt will figure in the bidding...
Forum: European Armoury 20th July 2024, 02:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 18,633
Posted By Richard G
Could it be an old signal cannon? Regards ...

Could it be an old signal cannon?
Regards
Richard
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 11th April 2024, 01:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 21,581
Posted By Richard G
Possibly candlesticks? Regards Richard

Possibly candlesticks?
Regards
Richard
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd April 2024, 03:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,535
Posted By Richard G
Yes, Saudi. There may be an inscription on the...

Yes, Saudi.
There may be an inscription on the back of the Quba (Chape) if you were to look,
Regards
Richard
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 14th March 2024, 02:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,007
Posted By Richard G
A fan? Regards Richard

A fan?
Regards
Richard
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 4th March 2024, 01:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 39,319
Posted By Richard G
I did wonder when I first saw these if they could...

I did wonder when I first saw these if they could be slaughterman's or knacker's wands or rods.

Stop now if you're squeamish.

The idea was to push through the wound caused by stunning or the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd February 2024, 05:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 29,500
Posted By Richard G
When it comes to staining the efficacy of common...

When it comes to staining the efficacy of common boot polish is often overlooked.
Regards
Richard
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd February 2024, 02:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 19,713
Posted By Richard G
With a little bit of imagination the main element...

With a little bit of imagination the main element of the decoration could represent a coptic cross.
Best wishes
Richard
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd January 2024, 03:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,406
Posted By Richard G
The hilt and scabbard could be niello. If...

The hilt and scabbard could be niello.
If you're lucky the hilt could be bidriware, I'm not so sure about the scabbard because most bidri I've seen has been on a relatively plain surface.
Best...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 11th January 2024, 02:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 27,794
Posted By Richard G
I came across this the other day. Shows what can...

I came across this the other day. Shows what can be done with a sharp lathing axe.
Sorry about the music.

Regards
Richard

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/4uarkKxJkZs
Forum: European Armoury 11th January 2024, 02:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,814
Posted By Richard G
I believe the Coat of Arms of the Netherlands...

I believe the Coat of Arms of the Netherlands contains a crowned lion wielding a sword; a symbol of the monarch. The other hand should be grasping a bunch of arrows. This is difficult to distinguish...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th December 2023, 01:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,967
Posted By Richard G
Cheap and cheerful - try rubbing some black boot...

Cheap and cheerful - try rubbing some black boot polish into the scratch and then buffing.
The scratch will still be there, but you'll hardly notice it.
Regards
Richard
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 3rd December 2023, 05:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 27,794
Posted By Richard G
It could be a butcher's\slaughterman's axe. These...

It could be a butcher's\slaughterman's axe. These often had a poll that was designed to be struck by a mallet thus enabling the blade to be placed accurately. Rather like a woodsplitting axe.
I'm...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th November 2023, 10:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 29,500
Posted By Richard G
I think they are all numerals 1983/3/16 ...

I think they are all numerals 1983/3/16

Regards
Richard
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th September 2023, 10:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,216
Posted By Richard G
Well! That's to the point! (no pun intended) ...

Well! That's to the point!
(no pun intended)

Best wishes
Richard
Forum: European Armoury 16th September 2023, 04:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 22,831
Posted By Richard G
I wonder if it was to help out someone who was...

I wonder if it was to help out someone who was expected to keep their right arm permanently or semi-permanently raised. a flag or standard bearer, trumpeter, or something like that.
Best wishes...
Forum: European Armoury 9th September 2023, 04:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,408
Posted By Richard G
"Here another example of a Dragon ( Monster) head...

"Here another example of a Dragon ( Monster) head from an english? hanger.I would date it around 1700.Certainly it has a hunting sword or short side arm background.The Dragon is a symbol for...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th September 2023, 04:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,496
Posted By Richard G
Possibly Algerian. The tip of the blade is...

Possibly Algerian.
The tip of the blade is reminiscent of some Flyssas.
Best wishes
Richard
Forum: European Armoury 27th August 2023, 10:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 17,450
Posted By Richard G
Not yet, but it's definitely on the cards....

Not yet, but it's definitely on the cards. Basically all ivory, marine, hippo, warthog, etc.
The difficulty in distinguishing elephant from mammoth ivory is not only a problem for the regulators but...
Forum: European Armoury 26th August 2023, 05:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 17,450
Posted By Richard G
Yes, mammoth ivory. Definitely mammoth ivory. ...

Yes, mammoth ivory.
Definitely mammoth ivory.
So much simpler.
In UK anyway.

Best wishes
Richard
Forum: European Armoury 19th August 2023, 10:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,650
Posted By Richard G
Altho' obsolete for military use by the 18th...

Altho' obsolete for military use by the 18th Cent.,daggers like these persisted for hunting purposes until the demise of the muzzleloader\large bore single-shot gun. I guess the additional...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th August 2023, 10:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 21,767
Posted By Richard G
A lot, if not most, caucasian miquelet locks seem...

A lot, if not most, caucasian miquelet locks seem to have a ring in the screw to tighten down the top jaw to hold the flint. I always assumed you slipped a ramrod through this to get a bit of...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 7th July 2023, 02:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 149,225
Posted By Richard G
But if it's hippo ivory it's easier to sell. ...

But if it's hippo ivory it's easier to sell.
Just saying.

Regards
Richard
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 10th May 2023, 07:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,527
Posted By Richard G
Most unfortunate, but not a disaster! Clean and...

Most unfortunate, but not a disaster!
Clean and oil, and the sword will be fine.
Best wishes,
Richard
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