Persian sword?

[spiral]

Blade looks very clumsy & I would guess fairly heavy?

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[Richard G]

I don't want to come across as a negative old fart, but wouldn't discount a recent Chinese fake.
Sorry
Richard

[ALEX]

I think before discussing any features, the clear distinction has to be made - it is not an antique sword. Not to offend any new swords collectors, I am just curious, does it really matter whether it is well made fake or not?

[Hara_morin]

thanks for your comments!

[VANDOO]

A WELL MADE FAKE (REPLICA ) IS ALWAYS MORE DESIRABLE AND VALUABLE THAN A POORLY MADE ONE.
THIS ONE APPEARS TO BE PUT TOGETHER FROM VARIOUS PARTS RATHER THAN MADE ALL IN ONE PIECE. THE HANDLE AND GAURD JUST DON'T SEEM TO FIT. THE BLADE APPEARS TO BE DAMASCUS BUT THE WRITING AND TIP ARE STRANGE. THERE ARE QUITE A FEW PEOPLE IN INDIA WHO COULD MAKE THIS BUT THEIR WORK IS USUALLY VERY GOOD AT TOP END AND VERY POOR AT THE BOTTOM. THIS ONE PUZZLES ME
IF THEY MADE IT IN CHINA WE WILL SEE MANY MORE LIKE IT ON EBAY.

[Tim Simmons]

I do not think the animal motif is a lion. It looks more like a leopard. There are leopards in the mountains of central Asia rather than lions .

[Jim McDougall]

Originally Posted by Hara_morin

thanks for your comments!

Hara, thank you for being so gracious! That is a wonderful commodity here and much appreciated . I am actually a researcher and historian and no longer a collector, so I typically see things quite differently than many others.
Whether the sword is a reproduction or interpretation or not, I still look for the historic prototypes as I have described and try to look for redeeming aspects in an item even if it is not authentically antique. Naturally here we prefer actual antiquities, but you presented your sword in good faith.
I guess the key here is, if you like the item, congratulations, regardless of the tastes or opinions of others.

[ALEX]

Originally Posted by VANDOO

A WELL MADE FAKE (REPLICA ) IS ALWAYS MORE DESIRABLE AND VALUABLE THAN A POORLY MADE ONE.

not always it all depends on collector and collection. there may be some who would not consider it nomatter how "valuable" or "desirable" it may be made, presented as or appeared to others. I, for instance, consider the blade to be a core - most important element, and the rest, if done/restored properly - reasonably acceptable. but if the blade is not authentic, it'd not matter if the rest is. and the opinions will vary.

[spiral]

Originally Posted by ALEX

not always I, for instance, consider the blade to be a core - most important element, and the rest, if done/restored properly - reasonably acceptable. but if the blade is not authentic, it'd not matter if the rest is. and the opinions will vary.

That's my exact view point as well & one that historically matches many swords from many cultures as well. Arab, Indian, Nepali & Japanese to name but 4.

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