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Forum: European Armoury 6th November 2022, 01:15 AM
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Views: 175,531
Posted By M ELEY
Here are some great references for those...

Here are some great references for those interested in the subject matter-

Gilkerson's Boarders Away:With Steel
Heart of Oak, James McQuane
Naval Swords, P.G.W. Annis
Navies of the American...
Forum: European Armoury 6th November 2022, 01:00 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 175,531
Posted By M ELEY
Not all m1804 pattern cutlass are stamped. This...

Not all m1804 pattern cutlass are stamped. This presents a puzzle, as the British marked everything government issue with either the GR or the broad arrow mark (for a great nautical book, see Heart...
Forum: European Armoury 6th November 2022, 01:35 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 175,531
Posted By M ELEY
The contractors for the 1804 Pattern cutlass as...

The contractors for the 1804 Pattern cutlass as of May, 1804 are:

Henry Osborn, T Hadley, Woolley & Co, Craven and Co, and Dawes.
Whether these are just merchants selling to the naval department...
Forum: European Armoury 6th November 2022, 01:12 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 175,531
Posted By M ELEY
Note the peened tang at the pommel and the simple...

Note the peened tang at the pommel and the simple cut sheet guard that was simply folded over the grip. The small open slot near the pommel was for a leather lanyard that a sailor could wrap around...
Forum: European Armoury 6th November 2022, 12:50 AM
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Views: 175,531
Posted By M ELEY
The m1804 cutlass retained the figure of eight...

The m1804 cutlass retained the figure of eight double disc to the knuckle bow and guard, but unlike its predessors, it developed a ridged/grooved iron grip. This cutlass developed during the time of...
Forum: European Armoury 6th November 2022, 12:41 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 175,531
Posted By M ELEY
Pics of the mid-18th century single disc guard...

Pics of the mid-18th century single disc guard cutlass. Note the rolled metal quillon, an extention of the sheet-metal cut guard, which transitioned over to the later models. Also of note was that...
Forum: European Armoury 6th November 2022, 12:35 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 175,531
Posted By M ELEY
The m1804 British naval cutlass

It has come to my attention that we've never discussed this pattern in much detail in the past and while no expert, I'd love to open the table for discussion on these interesting pieces.

First...
Forum: European Armoury 5th November 2022, 08:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 26,216
Posted By M ELEY
Oh boy! Well, being that the blade is...

Oh boy! Well, being that the blade is diamond-shaped, the pommel 'rough' and with brass inlay, I guess we've cinched it that it is probably African then. I wasn't aware of diamond-pattern blades from...
Forum: European Armoury 4th November 2022, 02:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 26,216
Posted By M ELEY
If Mauritanian/North African, perhaps a...

If Mauritanian/North African, perhaps a 'put-together' from WWII made by a local tribesman? Mussolini's forces were here and also Rommel (I think. My WW2 knowledge is minimal).

Perhaps we could...
Forum: European Armoury 2nd November 2022, 11:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 26,216
Posted By M ELEY
I had considered ethnographic/African as well,...

I had considered ethnographic/African as well, especially with the inlaid 'figure 8' brass similar to the circular 'eye' patterns, but I guess the Euro scabbard threw me off. Still, if African,...
Forum: European Armoury 30th October 2022, 10:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 26,216
Posted By M ELEY
Nice piece! The form of the hilt/pommel and even...

Nice piece! The form of the hilt/pommel and even the blade reminds me of Scottish dirks. Many of these types have intricate carved 'knot' type grips, but others are more plain. Hard to tell if the...
Forum: European Armoury 29th October 2022, 12:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 40,169
Posted By M ELEY
I agree. CSinTX. Some of the late medieval swords...

I agree. CSinTX. Some of the late medieval swords had a 'fanciful' look to them that could throw you if you didn't see them literally being removed from their tombs. I recall seeing the intact blade...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 13th October 2022, 03:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 25,724
Posted By M ELEY
Amazing! Yep, I see it now. Pretty cool and also...

Amazing! Yep, I see it now. Pretty cool and also fun trying to solve the mystery! I was thinking a Thai naga prow as well until we actually spot the horse!
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 9th October 2022, 11:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 25,724
Posted By M ELEY
That really does fit the bill nicely! Now we can...

That really does fit the bill nicely! Now we can ponder if it was a piece from a temple, wall mount or as originally depicted, lying flat on a surface and possibly as a decoration for a larger piece...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 8th October 2022, 10:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 25,724
Posted By M ELEY
It might be lack of sleep (I'm a night shift...

It might be lack of sleep (I'm a night shift nurse), but I had some other thoughts on this piece. The finish on it appears rough, but not just from age, but as if made that way? If so, probably not...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 8th October 2022, 07:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 25,724
Posted By M ELEY
19th c? I would have guessed earlier:shrug: ...

19th c? I would have guessed earlier:shrug:

Yes, it is a strange mystery. The reasons I thought of the Singhalese connection was directly because of the strange 'collar' design of the neck on...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 7th October 2022, 11:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 25,724
Posted By M ELEY
What a fascinating carving, Andreas! Where did...

What a fascinating carving, Andreas! Where did you find it? Any info at all on this piece? Seems genuinely old with weathering/patina. Perhaps the type of wood (if we could identify it) might help...
Forum: European Armoury 30th September 2022, 06:31 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 57,555
Posted By M ELEY
Here's my Wundes head marking from my Scottish...

Here's my Wundes head marking from my Scottish basket hilt. Very similar to yours, Toaster-
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 30th September 2022, 06:18 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 56,266
Posted By M ELEY
I've been wanting one of these figural stands for...

I've been wanting one of these figural stands for decades and finally had the opportunity to get one. I recently acquired a Bali kris and shortly after, saw the stand on an auction site. I'm told...
Forum: European Armoury 25th September 2022, 03:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 12,352
Posted By M ELEY
I agree with David that this is more of a short...

I agree with David that this is more of a short hanger versus a dirk. As you point out, most midshipmen's dirks were 'private purchase' for officers and not marked (as far as I know!) for the ship or...
Forum: European Armoury 24th September 2022, 07:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 42,079
Posted By M ELEY
It is pitiful, especially when the auction houses...

It is pitiful, especially when the auction houses or antiques sellers are aware, but choose to play dumb when it comes to the item's authenticity. And not just swords. There are several 'reputable'...
Forum: European Armoury 9th September 2022, 09:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 51,599
Posted By M ELEY
Wow! This is a really interesting piece! Now that...

Wow! This is a really interesting piece! Now that we see details, definitely not a file! The saw edge could have been to cut through barbed wire? The saw back looks more of a tool that a traditional...
Forum: European Armoury 8th September 2022, 05:49 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 38,373
Posted By M ELEY
Very awesome sword! Glad you removed the rust,...

Very awesome sword! Glad you removed the rust, ASPaulding. I would also think a good possibility of being 'colonial/provincial', but await further comments. Jim, that ivory-gripped colonial cuphilt...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 4th September 2022, 12:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,435
Posted By M ELEY
#2 is indeed a skinning knife similar to the...

#2 is indeed a skinning knife similar to the Grren River types used on the plains mid-/late 19th. #3 might be a so-called corn or tobacco knife or cutter? These are often falsely portraited to be...
Forum: European Armoury 2nd September 2022, 03:07 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 51,599
Posted By M ELEY
I like this knife! It does appear to be a...

I like this knife! It does appear to be a composite, but that isn't always a bad thing. This piece looks like it all dates to approximately the same period. Could be either a cut-down sword or large...
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