Yet another Yat

David · 5th December 2010, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TVV

His name and maybe even the name of the maker are likely in the two panels on the left side of the blade.

I think that mean's "It's time for my close-up Mr. DeMille..."

Atlantia · 5th December 2010, 11:45 PM

"Yet another Yat"

You could hardly underplay that any more could you?
BEAUTIFUL!

Spunjer · 6th December 2010, 01:04 AM

here are the two blocks that has the info. one of them looks like it was scratched out on purpose, but hopefully still readable. i darkened it on purpose hoping it helps. the other one is very legible...

Spunjer · 6th December 2010, 01:18 AM

the handle, and more gold...

Battara · 6th December 2010, 03:45 AM

What a nice yat! Love the koftgari and silver scabbard.

So TVV you read Russian?

TVV · 6th December 2010, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Battara

What a nice yat! Love the koftgari and silver scabbard.

So TVV you read Russian?

A little bit - I can understand pretty much everything, but I do not speak it, if this makes sense.

Teodor

Zifir · 6th December 2010, 07:53 PM

Hi,
Some parts of the second inscription are too much worn to be eligible, but this is my best guess.

Best,

6th December 2010, 01:04 AM	#3
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	here are the two blocks that has the info. one of them looks like it was scratched out on purpose, but hopefully still readable. i darkened it on purpose hoping it helps. the other one is very legible... Attached Images

6th December 2010, 07:53 PM	#7
Zifir Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Istanbul Posts: 228	Hi, Some parts of the second inscription are too much worn to be eligible, but this is my best guess. Best, Attached Images

5th December 2010, 11:45 PM	#2
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	"Yet another Yat" You could hardly underplay that any more could you? BEAUTIFUL!

6th December 2010, 01:18 AM	#4
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	the handle, and more gold...

6th December 2010, 03:45 AM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,363	What a nice yat! Love the koftgari and silver scabbard. So TVV you read Russian?