Nice engravings on a Kaskara

VANDOO · 28th September 2016, 06:21 PM

AN IMPRESSIVE SWORD AND NO DOUBT THE SWORDSMAN WAS WELL VERSED TOO.

IT APPEARS TO ME THE INSCRIPTION AND DECORATION IS CUT INTO THE BLADE,( ENGRAVED ) RATHER THAN ETCHED WITH ACID. ITS VERY WELL DONE EITHER WAY.

Marcus · 28th September 2016, 07:59 PM

My many thanks to Artzi from Oriental arms for releasing this beautiful sword to me from his private collection.

Marcus · 28th September 2016, 10:35 PM

Estimates on how old anyone?

Kubur · 28th September 2016, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcus

Estimates on how old anyone?

Hi Marcus
look at this link
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...moons+solingen
For me the blade and guard are old, 19th
the hilt and scabbard are recent, 20th

Iain · 29th September 2016, 10:09 AM

The guard looks to be a 20th century example in the Kassala style. A close up image would be helpful. The blade could be an import but I think is more likely a 20th century example.

28th September 2016, 07:59 PM	#2
Marcus Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 420	Appreciation My many thanks to Artzi from Oriental arms for releasing this beautiful sword to me from his private collection. Last edited by Marcus; 28th September 2016 at 10:36 PM. Reason: spelling

28th September 2016, 10:35 PM	#3
Marcus Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 420	age? Estimates on how old anyone?

28th September 2016, 06:21 PM	#1
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	AN IMPRESSIVE SWORD AND NO DOUBT THE SWORDSMAN WAS WELL VERSED TOO. IT APPEARS TO ME THE INSCRIPTION AND DECORATION IS CUT INTO THE BLADE,( ENGRAVED ) RATHER THAN ETCHED WITH ACID. ITS VERY WELL DONE EITHER WAY.

29th September 2016, 10:09 AM	#5
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,708	The guard looks to be a 20th century example in the Kassala style. A close up image would be helpful. The blade could be an import but I think is more likely a 20th century example.