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19th March 2017, 05:36 PM
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Burmese swagger stick
I do not collect this sort of silvery type of thing but this was to my mind a gift. 78cm long. I have African swagger sticks.
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19th March 2017, 11:28 PM
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Swanky! Looks like Shan silverwork. Thanks for sharing, Tim!
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20th March 2017, 01:07 AM
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I agree with Nathaniel, looks like Shan silverware.
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20th March 2017, 03:38 AM
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Also that is interesting the weave pattern below the handle...unusual and especially exceptional that it continues on for such a length below it...certainly more labor intensive than simply welding a flat sheet I would think which would be more typical of what you find among traditional patterns.
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20th March 2017, 03:48 PM
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Gosh thanks chaps. "Swanky" I like the sound of that. I have had a nice Dha before but this piece has prompted me to look into the structure of the 19th century Royal Burmese Army. This must be related to command. More pictures when here.
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21st March 2017, 04:51 AM
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Tim, just a crazy thought, but no chance the top end is a handle with a concealed blade is there? I've seen some examples of concealed blades with some decorative riding crops or opium pipes....maybe this is just wishful thinking
Example History of Steel in Eastern Asia #278 |
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