Robert Hales: Islamic Arms and Armour

[Jens Nordlunde]

Very well written Ariel.
Did you know, that no 416 and 417 were exhibited at David's Collection (A museum in Copenhagen) in 1982?
There may be one more piece, but I am a bit unsertain abut that.
Jens

[Iain]

Thanks Ariel, that's very helpful. It's often not easy to find reviews on these sort of books that detail the aspects I'm interested in as a collector.

And given the asking price on this and some similar volumes it's quite the plunge to find it! Again, much appreciate your detailed write up.

[Horsa]

Great thanks for alerting me. I will definitely order a copy.

I have two books like this. "Arts of the Muslim Knight" and also the Khalili Collection book. Any thoughts on how this one will compare?

[kahnjar1]

Originally Posted by Horsa

Great thanks for alerting me. I will definitely order a copy.

I have two books like this. "Arts of the Muslim Knight" and also the Khalili Collection book. Any thoughts on how this one will compare?

IMHO Robert Hales book compares favourably with Arts of the Muslim Knight. I have both books and would say that perhaps the Hales book has a better range of pics. My opinion only----others may feel differently.
Stu

[Richard G]

What is also astonishing is that all these weapons have been at one time in the possession of Robert Hales, bought and sold by him in basically an open market; although some have ended up in museums.
Regards
Richard

[ALEX]

Originally Posted by Richard G

What is also astonishing is that all these weapons have been at one time in the possession of Robert Hales, bought and sold by him in basically an open market; although some have ended up in museums.
Regards
Richard

I agree This is what happens when you're one of the most prominent dealers in London for 30+ years. A few years ago I saw Bob's table at the arms fair, and he had the best quality items, including persian wootz shield and wootz gold-inlaid silver-clad yataghan. now I feel sorry I did not get them. it is unlikely I'll come across items like these anytime soon

[ariel]

Originally Posted by Horsa

Great thanks for alerting me. I will definitely order a copy.

I have two books like this. "Arts of the Muslim Knight" and also the Khalili Collection book. Any thoughts on how this one will compare?

Don't have the Khalili's one.
But Bashir Muhammed's book is a different kettle of fish: it is a serious book about weapons as weapons, whereas the Hales' one is about weapons as objects of art. The former one has a multitude of simple, damaged and worn-out examples without any decorations. The latter one stresses the intact and heavily embellished beauty.
Different strokes for different folks.

[thinreadline]

Originally Posted by ariel

Don't have the Khalili's one.
But Bashir Muhammed's book is a different kettle of fish: it is a serious book about weapons as weapons, whereas the Hales' one is about weapons as objects of art. The former one has a multitude of simple, damaged and worn-out examples without any decorations. The latter one stresses the intact and heavily embellished beauty.
Different strokes for different folks.

I am not familiar with Bashir Muhammed's book , what sort of geographical area and time period does it cover please ?

[ALEX]

The title of this book is: "The Arts of the Muslim Knight". it covers Islamic arms from 8 to about 18 century. See the description and reviews on Amazon.

As Ariel mentioned, this is a serious book with great research, items and pictures.

[thinreadline]

Originally Posted by ALEX

The title of this book is: "The Arts of the Muslim Knight". it covers Islamic arms from 8 to about 18 century. See the description and reviews on Amazon.

As Ariel mentioned, this is a serious book with great research, items and pictures.

Thanks for that , I think I shall buy it