My Best Catch Ever

kai · 14th July 2012, 02:03 AM

Congrats, Steve!

How did you link these 2 pieces with the provenance?

Please let us have a peek at the blades, too! What is their max. thickness?

Regards,
Kai

eric45 · 14th July 2012, 02:21 AM

Very nice.

Stasa Katz · 14th July 2012, 03:05 AM

"Chance favors (only) the prepared mind." Louis Pasteur

Rick · 14th July 2012, 03:54 AM

Some Sun must shine ...

Awesome purchase !

ThePepperSkull · 14th July 2012, 06:46 AM

unbelievably beautiful pieces with an equally beautiful story behind it. Congrats on a wonderful find!

archer · 14th July 2012, 07:32 AM

The blade on the gold one is heavy but plain and never touched, the silver one is much older style and age 3/16" thick at hilt stained and slight pitting over about a third of the blade. Hilt is crude wood and looks like it was carried by a
young man. The connection with El Glaoui was mentioned in the listing. Here is
an explanation by Mr. Bellon. I couldn't get my scan of the letter to work, so photo of screen will have to do.

How many times have you handled a weapon and wished it could talk. It took about four months to get the letter thru the E Bay Seller, but, I was assured
Michel felt it was time to let them go to someone who wanted to preserve their
history.

Steve

ariel · 14th July 2012, 03:46 PM

We seem to have a proliferation of Koummyas given by Mr. Glaoui to varios dignitaries :

What a strange coincidence......

DaveA · 15th July 2012, 03:38 AM

Just when I was beginning to lose hope of treasure on eBay! Congratulations

NovelsRus · 15th July 2012, 09:34 PM

GREAT finds, Archer. I gnash my teeth in envy!
But they couldn't have found a better home.

14th July 2012, 03:05 AM	#3
Stasa Katz Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 18	We all dream for this! "Chance favors (only) the prepared mind." Louis Pasteur

14th July 2012, 03:54 AM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,366	Into Each Life ... Some Sun must shine ... Awesome purchase !

14th July 2012, 07:32 AM	#6
archer Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 373	More information The blade on the gold one is heavy but plain and never touched, the silver one is much older style and age 3/16" thick at hilt stained and slight pitting over about a third of the blade. Hilt is crude wood and looks like it was carried by a young man. The connection with El Glaoui was mentioned in the listing. Here is an explanation by Mr. Bellon. I couldn't get my scan of the letter to work, so photo of screen will have to do. How many times have you handled a weapon and wished it could talk. It took about four months to get the letter thru the E Bay Seller, but, I was assured Michel felt it was time to let them go to someone who wanted to preserve their history. Steve Attached Images

14th July 2012, 03:46 PM	#7
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	We seem to have a proliferation of Koummyas given by Mr. Glaoui to varios dignitaries : What a strange coincidence...... Last edited by fernando; 14th July 2012 at 04:18 PM.

15th July 2012, 03:38 AM	#8
DaveA Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 424	Inspiring! Just when I was beginning to lose hope of treasure on eBay! Congratulations

14th July 2012, 02:03 AM	#1
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Congrats, Steve! How did you link these 2 pieces with the provenance? Please let us have a peek at the blades, too! What is their max. thickness? Regards, Kai

14th July 2012, 02:21 AM	#2
eric45 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: usa Posts: 32	Very nice.

14th July 2012, 06:46 AM	#5
ThePepperSkull Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 338	unbelievably beautiful pieces with an equally beautiful story behind it. Congrats on a wonderful find!

15th July 2012, 09:34 PM	#9
NovelsRus Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 41	Major Congratulations, Steve! GREAT finds, Archer. I gnash my teeth in envy! But they couldn't have found a better home.