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Originally Posted by ALEX
Charles,
... I'll show them to my coftgari-maker friend and he'll be able to determine the age. He's quite good at it. I'll let you know.
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Charles,
I finally have some info for you. The sword was made in Damascus and one of the local swordsmiths remembers it !!!! Moreover, he claimed it was made by his father probably in 1920s (I am talking about the fittings and coftgari of course. The blade is 18/19 cent). He showed me another of his father works, but with later Indian blade (I attach the pictures, and the coftgari and the stamp look quite similar). Now, when I told him the price you paid, he almost cried, and offered me way more. This quality of work is no longer produced in Damascus, and, if found, is very expensive. Anyway, I just wanted to share the info with you and to demonstrate that you're a clear winner with this wonderful sword. Congrats again.