Chinese Ottoman... or Impressionalism Trend in Arms Collecting:-)?

ariel · 20th February 2012, 12:24 PM

I've seen quite a lot of similar ones in museum exhibitions: it was a popular form with popular decorations on the blade in the 17-18th centuries. The blade seems to be nickel-plated later, but it was also a widespread custom in the 19th century.
In short, I might be mistaken, but without actually holding it in my hands, I find nothing wrong or faked with it.

20th February 2012, 12:24 PM	#2
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	I've seen quite a lot of similar ones in museum exhibitions: it was a popular form with popular decorations on the blade in the 17-18th centuries. The blade seems to be nickel-plated later, but it was also a widespread custom in the 19th century. In short, I might be mistaken, but without actually holding it in my hands, I find nothing wrong or faked with it.