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Join Date: Aug 2015
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Here my second piece. A blue spearhead from india i purchased quite recently.
I liked it because of its colour, its in very good condition and i thought it must be rare. I tracked down 3-4 similiar ones prior and after my purchase to compare but sadly didnt find out much more yet. There is some hints that one is featured in a english catalogue from 2001 or so and since i am in London soon for more weaponary ![]() ![]() Also there is one very similiar in a other collection but sadly the person never came back to my question. It must have been mounted on a wooden pole at some time since there is still some sort of residue inside. Would you say early 19th century, Rajasthan would be a place to put it?? Many thanks in advance |
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Here from all 3 sides
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Hello,
I know next to nothing about Indian weapons but when it's old like you think it was always handled with gloves and never used. I can't see any wear on this piece! ![]() Regards, Detlef |
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Yes it was never used. I would estimate that 95% of the blue and 100% of the koftgari is still present. Its has some minor scratches here and there but of course it cant be brandnew. I attached another picture that i forgot to post.
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It is a nice looking spear head, but I am sorry to say, that I think it is newer than you hope for.
There is a faint chance, that it was made in the 19th century, placed in an armoury, and never used, but dont count on it. |
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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I have seen a couple of these sold this year in auctions.
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