filigree dagger

gp · 23rd May 2020, 11:35 AM

Filigree being one of the oldest and for me most beautiful art forms used to make very nice silver and gold jewelry.
Especially traditional jewelry and a lot found in the Mediterranean, although more and more disappearing the last 3 to 5 decades.

Most of the forum members might know filigree from decoration on scabbards or handles but also very nice was the fact that filigree dagger brooches were made.
Enclosed one from the former Yugoslavia ( sold around Dubrovnik, Kotor, Mostar and Sarajevo) bought in 1985. Size around 2 to 2,5 cm

gp · 23rd January 2021, 01:12 PM

some more filigree art. First another broche and based upon the "ball" type it could be from Southern Dalamatia ( Dubrovnik/Ragusa or Bay of Kotor / Boka Kotorska, Kotor/Cattaro) to Italy and Sicily between 1920 - 1950

gp · 23rd January 2021, 01:17 PM

Also very interesting is this antique Russian letter opener from around 1900

gp · 23rd January 2021, 01:22 PM

Next a paperknife in form of a dagger, silver plated,filigree decoration by
W S Cornish at Wembly Exhibition, London, England, 1924-1925 ( A2671) an a later reproduction from Israel

gp · 23rd January 2021, 01:27 PM

Last but not least a Yemenite Shibriya 20 cm long

mariusgmioc · 23rd January 2021, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by gp

Last but not least a Yemenite Shibriya 20 cm long

This one is not Yemenite but classic Omani khanjar.

More precisely is of the "Said" type.

gp · 23rd January 2021, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mariusgmioc

This one is not Yemenite but classic Omani khanjar.

More precisely is of the "Said" type.

thank you for correcting me! Hereby 2 pics of the mentioned filigree lhanjar

mariusgmioc · 23rd January 2021, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by gp

thank you for correcting me! Hereby 2 pics of the mentioned filigree lhanjar

Now this appears to be a Yemenite jambyia.

gp · 24th January 2021, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mariusgmioc

Now this appears to be a Yemenite jambyia.

than I have been taken for a ride...can you add the correct picture ?

mariusgmioc · 25th January 2021, 09:30 PM

Here is what I believe to be an Yemenite dharia (or shall I call it jambiya ???) from my collection.

mariusgmioc · 25th January 2021, 09:36 PM

Also filigree... but Georgian qama.

Gonzoadler · 26th January 2021, 01:59 PM

Nice pieces you are showing here.

Another Yemenite Jambiya:

gp · 26th January 2021, 07:26 PM

and with reference to Jose's excellent restoration, two pictures of Bosnian Yataghans with some fine filigree craftsmanship from Sarajevo's Baščaršija.

fernando · 10th February 2021, 02:08 PM

If this kind of work may be classified as filigree, here we have a silver Yemenite jannbyya; in this partcular case a work executed by local Jew silversmiths, judging by the author's signature in Temani dialect.

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fernando · 10th February 2021, 03:01 PM

Not to forget that Portuguese filigree was and is a strong manual industry, specially in the Nort of the country.
Not necessarily in the shape of weapons but, still in the universe of miscellania

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Battara · 13th February 2021, 08:11 PM

Great examples!

Never seen a filigree ship before.

fernando · 14th February 2021, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Battara

Great examples!
Never seen a filigree ship before.

José, the ship (Caravel) is the motif that abunds in theses works; call it ex-libris.
Specially for you, a part of my friend's filigree collection.
Picture 3 is the front of Sain Paul (1602) church ruins in Macau

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corrado26 · 14th February 2021, 03:19 PM

This shipmodels I sold last week.................would have been a nice rendition for your friend

fernando · 14th February 2021, 03:30 PM

He has zillions oF those, Udo.
I could go on and on ...

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gp · 14th March 2023, 07:49 PM

just received my latest purchase; a small size filigree sword ( hančár ) or dagger (kama) made by an Albanian silversmith quite some decades ago. Full silver ( approx. 800 )
Total length 20 cm, grip and blade each 10 cm

23rd May 2020, 11:35 AM	#1
gp Member Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 813	filigree dagger Filigree being one of the oldest and for me most beautiful art forms used to make very nice silver and gold jewelry. Especially traditional jewelry and a lot found in the Mediterranean, although more and more disappearing the last 3 to 5 decades. Most of the forum members might know filigree from decoration on scabbards or handles but also very nice was the fact that filigree dagger brooches were made. Enclosed one from the former Yugoslavia ( sold around Dubrovnik, Kotor, Mostar and Sarajevo) bought in 1985. Size around 2 to 2,5 cm Attached Images

23rd January 2021, 01:12 PM	#2
gp Member Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 813	some more filigree art. First another broche and based upon the "ball" type it could be from Southern Dalamatia ( Dubrovnik/Ragusa or Bay of Kotor / Boka Kotorska, Kotor/Cattaro) to Italy and Sicily between 1920 - 1950 Attached Images Last edited by gp; 23rd January 2021 at 01:27 PM.

23rd January 2021, 01:17 PM	#3
gp Member Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 813	Also very interesting is this antique Russian letter opener from around 1900 Attached Images

23rd January 2021, 01:22 PM	#4
gp Member Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 813	Next a paperknife in form of a dagger, silver plated,filigree decoration by W S Cornish at Wembly Exhibition, London, England, 1924-1925 ( A2671) an a later reproduction from Israel Attached Images

23rd January 2021, 01:27 PM	#5
gp Member Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 813	Last but not least a Yemenite Shibriya 20 cm long Attached Images

25th January 2021, 09:30 PM	#10
mariusgmioc Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austria Posts: 1,906	Here is what I believe to be an Yemenite dharia (or shall I call it jambiya ???) from my collection. Attached Images Last edited by mariusgmioc; 25th January 2021 at 09:45 PM.

25th January 2021, 09:36 PM	#11
mariusgmioc Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austria Posts: 1,906	Also filigree... but Georgian qama. Attached Images

26th January 2021, 01:59 PM	#12
Gonzoadler Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Germany Posts: 254	Nice pieces you are showing here. Another Yemenite Jambiya: Attached Images

26th January 2021, 07:26 PM	#13
gp Member Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 813	and with reference to Jose's excellent restoration, two pictures of Bosnian Yataghans with some fine filigree craftsmanship from Sarajevo's Baščaršija. Attached Images

10th February 2021, 02:08 PM	#14
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	If this kind of work may be classified as filigree, here we have a silver Yemenite jannbyya; in this partcular case a work executed by local Jew silversmiths, judging by the author's signature in Temani dialect. . Attached Images

10th February 2021, 03:01 PM	#15
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Not to forget that Portuguese filigree was and is a strong manual industry, specially in the Nort of the country. Not necessarily in the shape of weapons but, still in the universe of miscellania . Attached Images

13th February 2021, 08:11 PM	#16
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,257	Great examples! Never seen a filigree ship before.

14th February 2021, 03:19 PM	#18
corrado26 Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Black Forest, Germany Posts: 1,216	This shipmodels I sold last week.................would have been a nice rendition for your friend Attached Images

14th February 2021, 03:30 PM	#19
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	He has zillions oF those, Udo. I could go on and on ... . Attached Images

14th March 2023, 07:49 PM	#20
gp Member Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 813	just received my latest purchase; a small size filigree sword ( hančár ) or dagger (kama) made by an Albanian silversmith quite some decades ago. Full silver ( approx. 800 ) Total length 20 cm, grip and blade each 10 cm Attached Images Last edited by gp; 14th March 2023 at 08:23 PM.