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Jim McDougall · 23rd May 2009, 07:41 AM

Hi Gav, and thank you for noticing my little soliloquy here!!
I really appreciate the response, and the information on the tortoise shell material is most interesting. You're absolutely right...not much escapes Philip on these weapons, and when information comes from him I consider it pretty much the final word on the topic.

I think your note on presentation items to dignitaries is very well placed, especially as it seems there was a great deal of diplomatic activity in China from the time of the Qianlong emperor and preceding the turmoil of the 19th century.

Fascinating history!~!

All the best,
Jim

23rd May 2009, 07:41 AM	#3
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,670	Hi Gav, and thank you for noticing my little soliloquy here!! I really appreciate the response, and the information on the tortoise shell material is most interesting. You're absolutely right...not much escapes Philip on these weapons, and when information comes from him I consider it pretty much the final word on the topic. I think your note on presentation items to dignitaries is very well placed, especially as it seems there was a great deal of diplomatic activity in China from the time of the Qianlong emperor and preceding the turmoil of the 19th century. Fascinating history!~! All the best, Jim