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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th October 2017, 02:42 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 42,374
Posted By Robert
Great restoration work that has revealed the...

Great restoration work that has revealed the original beauty of this sword. Getting new pieces of bone to match older ones in both color and texture is no small accomplishment. My compliments to the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th October 2017, 04:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,717
Posted By Robert
Nice piece shastardhari. Personally I would have...

Nice piece shastardhari. Personally I would have someone who is good at repairing wood glue and close the splits in both ends of the haft. They could then reset the original ferrule at the end...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th October 2017, 08:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,300
Posted By Robert
Beautiful lance. Definitely the nicest of this...

Beautiful lance. Definitely the nicest of this style that I have ever seen. Congratulations on a great new acquisition to your collection.

Best,
Robert
Forum: Swap Forum 9th October 2017, 10:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,153
Posted By Robert
SOLD

SOLD
Forum: Swap Forum 9th October 2017, 08:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,153
Posted By Robert
On Hold.

On Hold.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th October 2017, 08:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,354
Posted By Robert
A most beautiful example of this style of dagger....

A most beautiful example of this style of dagger. I cannot wait to see it once you have had a chance to give it a good overall cleaning and polish the fittings, especially the silver wirework of the...
Forum: Swap Forum 8th October 2017, 10:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,153
Posted By Robert
Interesting Algerian Dagger For Sale

An unusual Algerian dagger that I believe would date to the first quarter of the 20th century. This piece is in very nice condition with some slight staining to its long straight double edged blade....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th October 2017, 04:23 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 191,625
Posted By Robert
I believe that what the seller has told you is...

I believe that what the seller has told you is correct. I just notice that in one of the photos you have posted that there is a section where it looks as though there might be a little separation of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th October 2017, 01:53 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 191,625
Posted By Robert
What a beautiful and what looks to be late 19th...

What a beautiful and what looks to be late 19th century example that you have been fortunate enough to add to your ever growing collection of gunongs. I cannot tell for sure from the photos so I ask,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st October 2017, 06:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,193
Posted By Robert
Colin, By looking closely at your photos I...

Colin, By looking closely at your photos I believe that the gap now present is most likely a combination of age shrinkage in the horn and ivory that has allowed the original adhesive/resin that was...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st October 2017, 04:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,585
Posted By Robert
Email me a copy of your photos to...

Email me a copy of your photos to coleman5@copper.net and I will post them for you.

Best,
Robert
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st October 2017, 01:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,395
Posted By Robert
I agree that the fittings are indeed made from...

I agree that the fittings are indeed made from either silver or a silver alloy. As Jose has pointed out, the way it was oxidized and the color it was when it was sold definitely points to the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st October 2017, 01:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,585
Posted By Robert
A few photos would help immensely in trying to...

A few photos would help immensely in trying to identify this as yet seen piece. :D If you are having problems loading them to the forum you can find the information you need here:...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th September 2017, 11:27 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 42,374
Posted By Robert
This interesting piece would really need be...

This interesting piece would really need be cleaned and clearer more detailed photos taken before I would normally post comments, but to me the hilt inlay's look more like they could be made of bone...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th September 2017, 05:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 17,419
Posted By Robert
Very good work on removing the scratches from the...

Very good work on removing the scratches from the blade so far Detlef. It should look great after you have finished both sides. The damage itself looks like a previous owner used a wire wheel on a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd September 2017, 09:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,979
Posted By Robert
A real beauty, especially with the scabbard being...

A real beauty, especially with the scabbard being in what looks to be absolutely wonderful condition. I cannot wait to see better photos of it after it has arrived. Congratulation on a great score.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th September 2017, 04:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,742
Posted By Robert
Beautiful swords Charles ! I bam in agreement...

Beautiful swords Charles ! I bam in agreement with what everyone else has said about them, especially Jose's thoughts about them being possibly being of a slightly earlier origin. Thank you for...
Forum: European Armoury 9th September 2017, 04:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 14,611
Posted By Robert
Jon, I have moved your thread here as I believe...

Jon, I have moved your thread here as I believe you will have a much better chance of obtaining the information you are looking for here than you would in the Ethno forum.

Best,
Robert
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th September 2017, 09:30 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 173,283
Posted By Robert
As this topic has grown stagnate and to keep it...

As this topic has grown stagnate and to keep it from once more going off track, I believe that it is now time to bring this discussion to a close. Possibly at a later date if there is renewed...
Forum: European Armoury 5th September 2017, 02:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 20,931
Posted By Robert
To help read poor inscriptions you can try using...

To help read poor inscriptions you can try using a "weak" magnet placed on the backside of the blade (behind the inscription) and very sparingly sprinkle iron powder on the other side where the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd September 2017, 07:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,609
Posted By Robert
That is truly a very nice collection of gunongs...

That is truly a very nice collection of gunongs you have there Leif. All nice looking pieces especially the three older ones shown on the left. That being said, I must agree with David that your...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st August 2017, 09:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,640
Posted By Robert
Johan, while I know little of nothing about the...

Johan, while I know little of nothing about the knife itself the leather covering the hilt was most likely made from the hide covering the tail of a cow. The hide would have been peeled off in one...
Forum: European Armoury 29th August 2017, 08:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 22,489
Posted By Robert
I moved your thread here as I believe that you...

I moved your thread here as I believe that you will have a better chance of finding the answers you are looking for here instead of the Ethno forum. Though I know little to nothing about these this...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd August 2017, 05:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 20,356
Posted By Robert
When searching for something completely different...

When searching for something completely different I came across this older thread and was hoping that by my bringing it up again that Ian and Bandook might post new photos of their very interesting...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th August 2017, 07:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 24,650
Posted By Robert
Great collection of Sumba weapons you have put...

Great collection of Sumba weapons you have put together Detlef. The way you have them arraigned on the wall of your home makes for a wonderful display. I especially like the one sword with the whale...
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