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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th July 2017, 02:54 AM
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Views: 59,515
Posted By ArmsAndAntiques
A terrible shame but I'd have to agree that this...

A terrible shame but I'd have to agree that this is the fault of the shipping company and not the seller.

One trick I've used in the past for cardboard rectangular boxes is to acquire, and I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th June 2017, 06:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 59,063
Posted By ArmsAndAntiques
The sword shown from the Met has multiple early...

The sword shown from the Met has multiple early Ottoman features including the bow-tie shaped scabbard fitting, the fine detailed niello scrollwork, and the detailed floral shape where the crossguard...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th February 2017, 03:24 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 46,775
Posted By ArmsAndAntiques
I too would certainly second the previous remark...

I too would certainly second the previous remark and I would say this is one of the finest examples of why this is the best place to truly delve into some of the more interesting problems that arise...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th February 2017, 01:47 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 46,775
Posted By ArmsAndAntiques
The question of provenance is important for...

The question of provenance is important for establishing time period, and the Dayton Museum's description which notes that the painting in the Hermitage uses the same prop sword is not accurate, at...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th February 2017, 12:27 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 46,775
Posted By ArmsAndAntiques
You can view the painting here in very high...

You can view the painting here in very high resolution which shows the detail on the hilt and scabbard to very good effect.
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th February 2017, 08:02 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 46,775
Posted By ArmsAndAntiques
Excellent information. On the other...

Excellent information.

On the other painting posted, the sword wrap and style is very close to an example in the Smithsonian Institution, that was discussed here:
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th February 2017, 07:19 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 46,775
Posted By ArmsAndAntiques
Does anyone know this actual painting? Where it...

Does anyone know this actual painting?
Where it is located?
When it was painted?
By whom?

That would assist in settling some of the questions floating around.

Best
LL
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th February 2017, 08:51 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 46,775
Posted By ArmsAndAntiques
Some more images. I believe this Dresden... ...

Some more images. I believe this Dresden...

The sword of Thomas Kapustran, Klauzenburg / Siebenbiurgen (Romania), 1674
Blade and scabbard, Japanese

Also to stress that these are not mine, but...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th February 2017, 08:28 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 46,775
Posted By ArmsAndAntiques
The type of sword in the image reminds me of some...

The type of sword in the image reminds me of some swords in images posted on the forum some years ago from a European collection, which I won't try to pretend that I remember the name of.

However...
Forum: Swap Forum 14th January 2017, 06:49 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,410
Posted By ArmsAndAntiques
Arms and Antiques at the Las Vegas Antique Arms Show

Dear Vikingsword colleagues and collectors,

Please visit us this week at the Las Vegas Antique Arms Show January 20-22 at the Westgate Resort and Casino.

Section E, Row A, Table 11 and 12 in...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th December 2016, 12:43 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 76,239
Posted By ArmsAndAntiques
How unfortunate. It's always exciting to look for...

How unfortunate. It's always exciting to look for wootz where it shouldn't be. But lamination is a good substitute especially on a fine overall example such as this.

Wootz does surprisingly turns...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th December 2016, 10:40 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 76,239
Posted By ArmsAndAntiques
I attach a photo from the original poster...

I attach a photo from the original poster highlighted. This to me, from this photo, looks like strong contrast kara taban wootz.

I've seen quite a few Moro pieces, and though not an expert in...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th December 2016, 09:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 76,239
Posted By ArmsAndAntiques
Hello, I may be out of my league in the Moro...

Hello,

I may be out of my league in the Moro area but can someone more knowledgeable comment on whether the blade displays some signs of watering or wootz.

The last photo of the original post...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th October 2016, 10:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 16,357
Posted By ArmsAndAntiques
I thought it would be worthwhile to post an...

I thought it would be worthwhile to post an example which appeared on the market earlier this year and bears strong resemblance, if not identical workshop origin, with the original posted example. ...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th September 2016, 02:47 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 40,565
Posted By ArmsAndAntiques
Certainly not in dispute that there were South...

Certainly not in dispute that there were South Indian forms of this type but the decoration on the socket feels Sri Lankan. That being said the socket is more of a South Indian style.

The story...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th September 2016, 08:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 40,565
Posted By ArmsAndAntiques
I can't say whether these would have been used...

I can't say whether these would have been used against elephant or horse but the top example with the curved blade is a Sri Lankan form. The decoration on the spear head supports this with the wavy...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd September 2016, 04:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 23,868
Posted By ArmsAndAntiques
This is an intriguing example I came across some...

This is an intriguing example I came across some months ago, but Moro not being my an area of particular expertise I wasn't sure if it was truly Moro or not, especially with the iron construction.
Forum: Swap Forum 11th March 2016, 03:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,103
Posted By ArmsAndAntiques
Arms and Antiques will be there with many Indian,...

Arms and Antiques will be there with many Indian, Islamic, European and Asian items.

Table I-29 and I-30
Forum: European Armoury 5th February 2016, 11:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,761
Posted By ArmsAndAntiques
From my limited knowledge this may be quite a...

From my limited knowledge this may be quite a rare and early dirk.

There are many forgeries but the age displayed on this example doesn't track with known style of forgery work, and even as a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th January 2016, 12:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 27,046
Posted By ArmsAndAntiques
Thanks Jen. I'll keep looking. best LL

Thanks Jen. I'll keep looking.

best
LL
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th January 2016, 09:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 27,046
Posted By ArmsAndAntiques
Thank you Jens. The items do look superb and the...

Thank you Jens. The items do look superb and the catalog will certainly make a fine reference volume for future use.

Best
LL
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th January 2016, 06:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 27,046
Posted By ArmsAndAntiques
Are these catalogs available anywhere for sale? ...

Are these catalogs available anywhere for sale?

Regards
LL
Forum: Swap Forum 13th January 2016, 01:22 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 5,030
Posted By ArmsAndAntiques
Arms and Antiques at Las Vegas Antique Arms Show January 21-23, 2016

Dear Collectors,

We'll be attending the Las Vegas Antique Arms Show January 21-23, 2016.

This year the show will be held at the Westgate Resort and Casino.

Our location will be at East B,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th July 2015, 04:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 26,008
Posted By ArmsAndAntiques
Note to all excited collectors. Dr. Elgood's...

Note to all excited collectors. Dr. Elgood's book is now available on Amazon.

Arms & Armour: At the Jaipur Court the Royal Collection

Best
L
Forum: Swap Forum 18th March 2015, 01:47 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,767
Posted By ArmsAndAntiques
Arms And Antiques at Baltimore Antique Arms Show

Dear fellow collectors,

We will be at the Baltimore Antique Arms Show this weekend Friday-Sunday. Please come out and say hello.

Tables I-29 and I-30 in the Main Room.
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