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Originally Posted by TVV
Jim,
Thank you, I was not trying to be argumentative, and as I wrote, I completely missed the suspension before Ariel and you pointed it out. I agree that something did not feel quite right, especially in the crudeness of the workmanship, and I am with Ariel and Alex in dating this sword to the 20th century, perhaps even the second half of last century.
I still think it is a nice sword, even if if the scabbard and hilt were put together more recently. Hopefully it was made a few decades ago for local ceremonial use, and not as something to be sold as a souvenir.
Rehards,
Teodor
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Hi Teodor,
Argumentative never crossed my mind, and your suggestion was well placed. I was trying to think of how the very clear Arabian characteristics might be associated with what I perceived as perhaps Georgian possibilities. In both of these spheres, swords were key weapons well into the 20th century, and crudely refurbished examples were common as tribesmen sought to keep thier weapons serviceable.
I think this is the charm of these relatively modern examples that were made for use as well as traditional wear , and it is often difficult to discern whether these assembled examples were put together for authentic purpose or for sale.
Whatever the case, I wanted to thank you for your kind response and addressing me personally, very much appreciated.
All the very best,
Jim