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[Cerjak]

I forgot to mention that the blade is single edge but 2 edges the last 25 cm

[Cerjak]

a nice old picture from 1865

[Iain]

Any markings on the blade?

[Cerjak]

Originally Posted by Iain

Any markings on the blade?

Hi Iain

Infortunatly there isn"t any marks on the blade.

Best
Cerjak

[Iain]

Originally Posted by Cerjak

Hi Iain

Infortunatly there isn"t any marks on the blade.

Best
Cerjak

Ok, as you probably know a great number of blades found in this style of mount are trade blades from the 18th century and some from the 17th. At a guess this one would fall into the 18th century category. But I would hope the resident Indian weaponry collectors could give you more information.

[Cerjak]

Originally Posted by Iain

Ok, as you probably know a great number of blades found in this style of mount are trade blades from the 18th century and some from the 17th. At a guess this one would fall into the 18th century category. But I would hope the resident Indian weaponry collectors could give you more information.

YES IAIN,

I think it is correct to date this blade around the 18 th century .
best
Cerjak

[ariel]

From the limited photos, this blade does not look European to me. Likely, locally-made Sukhela or Dhup. 18th century is possible, but the first half of the 19th is also probable: 200 years old, give or take. In any case, it is older than my mother-in-law.