Jambiyah with Venetian ducats

[kahnjar1]

Originally Posted by TVV

I completely agree that the disks on the modern Assib jambiya in question are imitations out of brass. However, it is Richmond's right to confirm that with a jeweller and it would be the right thing to do - always better to know what you have, even if it is not what you hoped for.
Regards,
Teodor

I was not suggesting that those on Richmond's Jambiya were copies. Simply that the comment made by Steve in his book is that the modern "coins" are brass copies. Sorry for any misunderstanding.
Stu

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Originally Posted by kahnjar1

I was not suggesting that those on Richmond's Jambiya were copies. Simply that the comment made by Steve in his book is that the modern "coins" are brass copies. Sorry for any misunderstanding.
Stu

I will let you all know the result ... and appreciate your comments on this matter . I suspect they will turn out to be fakes .... as I said in my thread the practice of selling these copies appears to go back to the 19th century so my chances are slim... but if I dont check , I will always be wondering ....