Ankus

[Miguel]

Hello everyone,

I thought those of you who are interested in Ankus may enjoy these.
The one with the ivory grips is 17th to 18th C and the two with the worn silver decoration and hidden spike daggers are 19th C.
Regards
Miguel

[estcrh]

I like the one with the ivory handle, looks like something that might actually have been used and not just for show. I have one, it looks to be fairly old and not to flashy.

[Jens Nordlunde]

Miguel,
Could you get a very good close up of the screw thread?
Jens

[Miguel]

Originally Posted by Jens Nordlunde

Miguel,
Could you get a very good close up of the screw thread?
Jens

Hi Jens, it will be my pleasure. I will try to post it tomorrow but I have to tell you, in case you hadn't noticed already, that my photos are not that good and may require the good services of estcrh to work his magic on them, we will see.
Kind regards
Miguel

[Miguel]

Originally Posted by Miguel

Hi Jens, it will be my pleasure. I will try to post it tomorrow but I have to tell you, in case you hadn't noticed already, that my photos are not that good and may require the good services of estcrh to work his magic on them, we will see.
Kind regards
Miguel

Hi Jens,

Here is the photo as promised, I hope it is good enough for your needs.
Kind Regards
Miguel

ps Sorry but system will not open photo to upload. Will try again later.

[Jens Nordlunde]

Miguel,
Have a look here. BI mentions the age of the ancus http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ighlight=Ancus

It is quite interesting, as he also mentions the katar, which I took back to about the 10th century. So both are very old - and maybe even older than that.

[Miguel]

Originally Posted by estcrh

I like the one with the ivory handle, looks like something that might actually have been used and not just for show. I have one, it looks to be fairly old and not to flashy.

Hi estcrh,
Thanks for your comments and enhanced pics. I agree with you for the same reasons, the other two are ornamental and would not stand up to prolonged use. The one you have is a good robust one and made to use.
Regards
Miguel

[estcrh]

Originally Posted by Miguel

Hi estcrh,
Thanks for your comments and enhanced pics. I agree with you for the same reasons, the other two are ornamental and would not stand up to prolonged use. The one you have is a good robust one and made to use.
Regards
Miguel

Miguel, the other two are very similar, one does look to be much more worn but both seem to be not nearly as old as the ivory handled one. I was hoping to see some more examples from forum members.

[Miguel]

Estrch. one is mor worn and I was also hoping for more replies with some photos of their Ankus.
Miguel