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Forum: European Armoury 6th December 2011, 12:11 AM
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Posted By cannonmn
Thanks, and slideshow of the von Schellenberg hackbut

Michael, thanks so much for the photos, that's a lot easier for me than having to deal with the museum.

I have this little slideshow of the hackbut, and if this is not adequate I will sit down and...
Forum: European Armoury 5th December 2011, 09:08 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 196,962
Posted By cannonmn
Questions on hackbut

Thanks for posting those fine weapons. I am always looking for similar items here in the USA but they don't surface very often. I thought perhaps you could help me with a question about the German...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd April 2011, 08:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,763
Posted By cannonmn
Thanks for all of the information. I was somehow...

Thanks for all of the information. I was somehow hoping the inscription (above the letter "R") would have some kind of date information in it, but apparently not.

In any case, the cannon was...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th March 2011, 11:45 PM
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Views: 6,763
Posted By cannonmn
In casting about on the web, I found an article...

In casting about on the web, I found an article about Arabic writing on Moro armor. Unfortunately I'm not qualified to determine whether his article has information pertaining to my questions or...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th March 2011, 07:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,763
Posted By cannonmn
Dom, thanks. I ran into a somewhat similar...

Dom, thanks. I ran into a somewhat similar situation before when I posted similar characters found on the underside of a Lantaka which came from Midinao, Philippines, although I cannot recall the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th March 2011, 03:39 AM
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Views: 6,763
Posted By cannonmn
Here is the identical weapon, for your...

Here is the identical weapon, for your consideration, except as I mentioned, the markings differ, and "markedly so."
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th March 2011, 02:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,763
Posted By cannonmn
Dom thanks for taking the time to reply. He...

Dom thanks for taking the time to reply. He won't return for about two weeks and has no computer where he is, so for that particular weapon we would have to wait, with no certainty of a positive...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th March 2011, 01:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,763
Posted By cannonmn
What language or script please?

I haven't visited in a while, sorry! Now I'm back and need help again. This is a bit of a difficult situation because I don't yet have permission to show the entire item, nor describe exactly what...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th February 2009, 02:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,583
Posted By cannonmn
Dom, thanks very much for attempting. Thanks for...

Dom, thanks very much for attempting. Thanks for changing the images to negative also, they are much clearer after your processing. I will save your handiwork as it will help others read it, given...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 28th January 2009, 05:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,420
Posted By cannonmn
Thanks, I'd like to know any details regarding...

Thanks, I'd like to know any details regarding what it actually is. I didn't know anything about it when I paid the equivalent of $10. in the antique shop in Jakarta, nor did the seller have...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 28th January 2009, 04:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,420
Posted By cannonmn
Thanks. I thought the difference in fit between...

Thanks. I thought the difference in fit between metal and wood was shrinkage over the years, but you've seen a lot more of them than I have, so I have to go with your info.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th January 2009, 02:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,583
Posted By cannonmn
Dom, any luck at getting translation?

Dom, you asked for an "up" here after Dec, so here it is! Thanks for any translation info you can provide!
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 28th January 2009, 02:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,420
Posted By cannonmn
Solo kraton kris inscription

I've been told the Kris pictured is a kraton kris from Solo, that would have been carried by a palace guard. I would like to have the inscription translated. Also what if any is the significance of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th November 2008, 04:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,583
Posted By cannonmn
If you look at the breech (rear half) of the...

If you look at the breech (rear half) of the cannon, notice the long slots molded into the breech. You can see those slots in the closeup photos of the inscription. The inscription is on the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th November 2008, 03:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,583
Posted By cannonmn
Please translate Arabic or Jawi on old lantaka

I posted here over a year ago asking if anyone could read the Jawi that appears on the five-foot-long bronze lantaka in the photos. At that time, as I recall, no one was able to fully interpret it. ...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th August 2006, 01:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,728
Posted By cannonmn
Here's link to the pictures etc.

Sorry this didn't make it into my initial post:

http://forums.ebay.com/db2/thread.jspa?threadID=2000199142&tstart=0&mod=1155702356808
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th August 2006, 06:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,728
Posted By cannonmn
African knife? What country?

Please take a look at this discussion, with pictures, and let us know what country the knife is from, what it is called, etc. You are welcome to post your findings there-please do so.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th June 2006, 11:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,648
Posted By cannonmn
corr

from were = from where?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th June 2006, 11:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,648
Posted By cannonmn
OT: Ethnographic carved female from were?

If this post isn't appropriate just scold me and I won't do it again. The boardees on another well-known site seem to be stumped (n.p.i.) by this carved wooden female statue. Maybe someone here can...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th June 2006, 08:17 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 47,391
Posted By cannonmn
Tx Rick

Will try that in near future, thanks!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th June 2006, 06:54 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 47,391
Posted By cannonmn
4 Rick

Rick, thanks. I really like this board, so much higher level than those I'm used to on E.

Yes I'd consider etching. I searched this board for how to do it etc. but didn't get to any "how to"...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th June 2006, 06:31 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 47,391
Posted By cannonmn
reply to Nec

Tx for info, I will have to get that book (looks for Amazon bookmark.)

I did reply on the scabbard bands but you prob got tired of that thread before seeing it. Top band is some kind of cloth...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th June 2006, 05:43 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 47,391
Posted By cannonmn
One more question about my kris

Blu, I'm posting here not to hijack but as a question related to the pix of your kris posted in this thread. I notice that the blade of yours, shown in your excellent picture gallery, appears to be...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th June 2006, 05:00 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 47,391
Posted By cannonmn
fantastic kris

Thanks for posting that pic-certainly if you ever put it up for sale, let us know (the smiley faces don't include one that is drooling, unfortunately!) That's one of the finest Filipino/Moro kris'...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th June 2006, 11:38 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 35,925
Posted By cannonmn
for spunger

Yes the measurements of mine are same as Snyder's on Ebay (btw he is longtime acquaintence.) So mine is 27 in. tip to center of handle, and guard is 6.5 in. wide. You'd almost think his and mine...
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