Tulwar cartouche

Jens Nordlunde · 28th January 2011, 05:10 PM

Hello Richard,
Nice tulwar you got, but it will need some cleaning - yes I know that you know

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It is pure Bikaner from the 17th century. From the time when Anup Singh sacked Adoni and many other places.
Congratulations
Jens

Robert · 28th January 2011, 05:22 PM

Hello Richard, Very nice indeed. Could you possibly add a picture that shows the entire sword?

Robert

Pukka Bundook · 29th January 2011, 02:42 PM

Hello Jens,

Fancy meting you here

I was very pleased when you gave me the above information, and have been looking up Bikaner, and ran across Anup Singh,.... 1669-98.
It is very nice to find a tulwar with some definite background!!
It would be interesting if this same monogram appeared elsewhere.

Yes, needs a clean. I will dig out the acid and angle grinder.....

No, not really!!
Robert,

Here is a picture from the seller.
I will try and take a better one, and will attach in the near future.
I am pleased you like it.
This tulwar is very light, with a 'T' spine.
The weight is only .83 KG or about 1 lb 14 oz.

ward · 29th January 2011, 05:07 PM

I looked at it from literaly every angle, I think its just squiggles. have seen this a lot, just means the guy who did it wasnt literate in arabic letters.

ward

Pukka Bundook · 30th January 2011, 06:34 AM

Hello Ward,
Yes, I know it's not writing, but wondered if it was a sign of belonging or something,...........the same as a triangle stamp in the West could have a meaning....If you follow me!
...Or "Mousey" Thomson's furniture, with a mouse carved on every piece....

I do not know the questions to ask, and have no answers.

Richard.

28th January 2011, 05:10 PM	#1
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	Hello Richard, Nice tulwar you got, but it will need some cleaning - yes I know that you know. It is pure Bikaner from the 17th century. From the time when Anup Singh sacked Adoni and many other places. Congratulations Jens

29th January 2011, 02:42 PM	#3
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Hello Jens, Fancy meting you here I was very pleased when you gave me the above information, and have been looking up Bikaner, and ran across Anup Singh,.... 1669-98. It is very nice to find a tulwar with some definite background!! It would be interesting if this same monogram appeared elsewhere. Yes, needs a clean. I will dig out the acid and angle grinder..... No, not really!! Robert, Here is a picture from the seller. I will try and take a better one, and will attach in the near future. I am pleased you like it. This tulwar is very light, with a 'T' spine. The weight is only .83 KG or about 1 lb 14 oz. Attached Images

28th January 2011, 05:22 PM	#2
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hello Richard, Very nice indeed. Could you possibly add a picture that shows the entire sword? Robert

29th January 2011, 05:07 PM	#4
ward Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 637	I looked at it from literaly every angle, I think its just squiggles. have seen this a lot, just means the guy who did it wasnt literate in arabic letters. ward

30th January 2011, 06:34 AM	#5
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Hello Ward, Yes, I know it's not writing, but wondered if it was a sign of belonging or something,...........the same as a triangle stamp in the West could have a meaning....If you follow me! ...Or "Mousey" Thomson's furniture, with a mouse carved on every piece.... I do not know the questions to ask, and have no answers. Richard.