Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd November 2016, 02:38 PM
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Ivory Handle
Have been thinking about the ivory handle on your sword. Have you entertained the idea that the ivory carving could have been done by a persian artisan? Or do the floral design on the handle look...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd November 2016, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 28,471
sword
Likhari,
You have a very nice sword that is also in great condition. Have you pondered removing the shellack from the ivory, it could make a very dramatic difference. Have had two pieces in the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th November 2016, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 27
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Sword
The finely carved ivory handle on the sword seems to be very dark, the guard also seems darkened. In old collections you sometimes see the use of shellack as a protective covering and over years it...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th October 2016, 11:50 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 77,820
Passion for Indian Arms
This is one of those rare books on Indian arms and armor that you want to read a few pages at a time and really enjoy. I remember when Elgood's book on Islamic Arms and Armor first came out in...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th October 2016, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 77,820
"A Passion for Indian Arms" Book Review
"A Passion for Indian Arms" -Book Review
by Jens Norlunde
The first thing you notice on this long anticipated book is the quality of the paper, you feel the smoothness of its surface when you...
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Forum: Swap Forum
20th October 2016, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 14,087
Book
In my case, I sent an email to the company inquiring about the book. Received a prompt professional reply and a couple emails later received an invoice, then paid for the books I ordered.
By...
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Forum: Swap Forum
17th October 2016, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 14,087
New Book- A Passion for Indian Arms
One of our very respected members, Jens Norlunde has written a book,
"A Passion for Indian Arms", for 120 GBP. There are 100 numbered copies available at
www.booksofasia.com
Stock number...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th September 2016, 10:45 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 19,896
Battara,
There is always a chance it could...
Battara,
There is always a chance it could be low grade silver, but I have serious doubt about that. Have had many yataghans with silver scabbards, chapes and throats, but never came across one...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th September 2016, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 20
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th September 2016, 01:10 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 19,896
Am familiar with pewter which is a different...
Am familiar with pewter which is a different color, hardness and has a different affinity for adhering to gold. This is a hard, silver colored metal, that can oxidize black and also form a green...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th September 2016, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 19,896
Scabbard
Hi Ilias,
At first I thought it was silver because of the high quality repousse. But then I tried to clean a small section that did not have gold wash and it definitely does not clean as coin...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd September 2016, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 19,896
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd September 2016, 02:59 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd September 2016, 04:41 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 19,896
Scabbard & Stuff
Appreciate the feedback about this piece. The date is hard to read in the photo, it is 1241. The scabbard is definitely not a coin grade silver that you would expect to see, my best guess is a...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd September 2016, 04:32 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 19,896
Scabbard
What I find interesting is that the metal for this scabbard seems like a nickel/silver alloy and not coin silver that you usually find with this quality of repousse. Then a thick gold wash or other...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd September 2016, 12:17 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 19,896
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd September 2016, 12:16 AM
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Views: 19,896
More Pics
Scabbard near throat has writing- maybe allah?
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st September 2016, 11:59 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st September 2016, 11:51 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st September 2016, 11:47 PM
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Views: 19,896
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th June 2016, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 29,149
Renaissance liquid cleaner for mail?
I have heard that the Met uses kerosene and sawdust in a slow turning barrel to clean mail.
Am very glad you posted these before and after photo's. Am interested in the renaissance liquid...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th March 2016, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 9
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Ditto on that!
Ditto on seeing you at the show and will show you the mamluk armor. My goal is to have a great time with friends and come back with something I have not had before.
If your tulwar is pattern...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th March 2016, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 9
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Most period indian manufactured wootz blades...
Most period indian manufactured wootz blades would have a lap weld and a ricasso. Yours blade certainly has a ricasso and the bade edge shows wear from sharpening over a period of time. May even...
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Forum: Swap Forum
12th March 2016, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 1
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Am blocked to reply on Timonium thread
Am blocked to reply on Timonium thread in swap section, maybe this is not best venue for this.
Have posted some great pieces 15th-17th C. that are mostly available for trade, the goal is to come...
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Forum: European Armoury
5th March 2016, 11:13 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 15,943
Holes in helmet
If you look at the holes in the helmet under a high quality low power microscope(would recommend 10x) and determine if holds are made by punching or drilling. Punching indicates older, drilling...
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