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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 1st December 2023, 06:09 PM
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Views: 6,116
Posted By Kristiaan
Thank you.

Thank you.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 1st December 2023, 05:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,116
Posted By Kristiaan
Powder flask

Hello,

here is a old, nice powder flask, made of a stag's antler.
Probably not military...
It is nicely carved and dated.
With (some what faded) antique warrior on a horse, with shield and...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 30th November 2023, 10:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,943
Posted By Kristiaan
Some views of the Hérisson castle with two of my...

Some views of the Hérisson castle with two of my Victorian/ Violet Le Duc helmet copy's;
Forum: European Armoury 30th November 2023, 09:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 47,734
Posted By Kristiaan
Also my opinion, a middle to late 20 th century...

Also my opinion, a middle to late 20 th century copy.
Clearly casted, not hammerd.
But they went thru a lot of efforts for the joints, the nuts and rivets do look nice.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 29th November 2023, 11:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,708
Posted By Kristiaan
hello, first of all, the tusk should be...

hello,

first of all, the tusk should be hollow at that point (base!).
And the little holes give it away, as a resin copy.
They are due to air bubbles. Something you get if you do not pay...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 29th November 2023, 11:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,943
Posted By Kristiaan
Castles in the middle of France.

Hello,
these are castles in my (new!) neighborhood in the Allier, France.
One at Hérisson , 2 villages further down South.
The other one two villages up north, in Bourbon-l'Archambault.
Forum: European Armoury 29th November 2023, 10:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,184
Posted By Kristiaan
Hello, indeed, the blade and the hilt seems...

Hello,

indeed, the blade and the hilt seems to have been not aged together.
Forum: European Armoury 29th November 2023, 10:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 47,734
Posted By Kristiaan
Hello, indeed a modern copy to me too. It...

Hello,

indeed a modern copy to me too.
It is, however, quiet well made. No ordinary copy.
Forum: European Armoury 29th November 2023, 10:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,370
Posted By Kristiaan
Of course Shakespeare for one! "To be or...

Of course Shakespeare for one!
"To be or ....."!
To me equals; "to face the situation or not"
And now more then ever, I have to face the situation...
"Memento mori"...
Like I said a it has...
Forum: European Armoury 28th November 2023, 09:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,370
Posted By Kristiaan
Thank you. "Skulls" is a collecting theme as...

Thank you.
"Skulls" is a collecting theme as well, but this might lead us of topic....
Forum: European Armoury 28th November 2023, 11:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,370
Posted By Kristiaan
Thank you for your welcoming and your empathy. ...

Thank you for your welcoming and your empathy.
And of course also for your appreciation.
It is a iconic piece, to me.
One that was never on my list.
But when it crossed my path, I couldn't...
Forum: European Armoury 28th November 2023, 11:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,370
Posted By Kristiaan
Obrigado Fernando, Thank you also for your...

Obrigado Fernando,
Thank you also for your appreciation.
The engraving of fourbisseur isn't that clear ...
What I can make of it is; "« Giverne Fourbisseur rue Vieille … à L’épée royale à Paris »
Forum: European Armoury 27th November 2023, 04:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,370
Posted By Kristiaan
Musketeer sword to the second compagnie

Hello all,

new to this forum, thanks for having me along.

I am retired due to the sudden death of my wife.
I started collecting again in order to have something to do and to think of...
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