Keep or toss?

harrywagner · 17th March 2016, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Battara

Some of these stones are colored bone and others glass. These other pieces are from around Morocco and are sold to tourists.

Thank you.

harrywagner · 17th March 2016, 02:48 AM

Looks like the entire lot was tourist crap. I am guessing these belong in the same pile? Thank!.

Battara · 18th March 2016, 07:12 AM

Well...........yes unfortunately. The only possible exception might be the red hilted one on the left, but only better pictures would help me and I would want other voices chime in on that one.

Kubur · 18th March 2016, 09:34 AM

Hi Harry,

The Morrocan daggers are not very old, around 1930 maybe more late, I have a bad feeling about the Yemeni ones... The Turkish ones with the coral stones, even from early 20th c. are still very valuable..

harrywagner · 18th March 2016, 01:41 PM

Thanks everyone! The knives are not a big deal. I appreciate knowing the truth. Kubur, thank you for the information above the first two. I am surprised that they have any value, but I believe you. As embarrassed as I am having bought this lot I would be more embarrassed to sell them. That is, if they would even sell. I have a nephew that is also interested in knives, but who does not have much disposable income (like myself at his age). I will try and sell or trade the first two and gift the rest to him. Thanks again. Much appreciated.

Harry

17th March 2016, 02:48 AM	#2
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18th March 2016, 09:34 AM	#4
Kubur Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 2,145	Hi Harry, The Morrocan daggers are not very old, around 1930 maybe more late, I have a bad feeling about the Yemeni ones... The Turkish ones with the coral stones, even from early 20th c. are still very valuable.. Last edited by Battara; 19th March 2016 at 05:05 AM. Reason: inappropriate wording

18th March 2016, 07:12 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	Well...........yes unfortunately. The only possible exception might be the red hilted one on the left, but only better pictures would help me and I would want other voices chime in on that one.

18th March 2016, 01:41 PM	#5
harrywagner Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 373	Thanks everyone! The knives are not a big deal. I appreciate knowing the truth. Kubur, thank you for the information above the first two. I am surprised that they have any value, but I believe you. As embarrassed as I am having bought this lot I would be more embarrassed to sell them. That is, if they would even sell. I have a nephew that is also interested in knives, but who does not have much disposable income (like myself at his age). I will try and sell or trade the first two and gift the rest to him. Thanks again. Much appreciated. Harry