help with talismanic inscription

mariusgmioc · 20th December 2020, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by psingh123

Tirris does not say in his book. Only states that its 18th century, persian blade with indian hilt. Maybe its mughal but in terms of location, I am not too sure -

The blade too looks Indian to me because of the "Indian ricasso" but that may be resulted from repeated sharpening.

Battara · 20th December 2020, 11:36 PM

I would be careful of Tirri - his book has many many inaccuracies through out the book.

Mickey the Finn · 23rd December 2020, 12:56 PM

ਸਤਿ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ.
Are you certain that the orange circle is not a rust spot, ਜ

psingh123 · 23rd December 2020, 07:12 PM

I dont think it is. Its very uniform. Looks almost deliberate

psingh123 · 30th December 2020, 11:18 PM

Just an update. Been speaking to some experienced collectors. One pointed out an interesting fact. Said that the hilt is most likely of punjabi/lahore origin Based on its design. Maybe the blade was an import? Or off another sword and mounted on the hilt later?

Victrix · 31st December 2020, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by psingh123

I dont think it is. Its very uniform. Looks almost deliberate

Could it be a chemical reaction to something inside the scabbard?

kronckew · 31st December 2020, 10:56 AM

All you ever wanted on Arabic numerals: Some of those characters you think are numbers, aren't.

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Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,270	I would be careful of Tirri - his book has many many inaccuracies through out the book.

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Mickey the Finn Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 90	ਸਤਿ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ. Are you certain that the orange circle is not a rust spot, ਜ

23rd December 2020, 07:12 PM	#4
psingh123 Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 33	I dont think it is. Its very uniform. Looks almost deliberate

30th December 2020, 11:18 PM	#5
psingh123 Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 33	Just an update. Been speaking to some experienced collectors. One pointed out an interesting fact. Said that the hilt is most likely of punjabi/lahore origin Based on its design. Maybe the blade was an import? Or off another sword and mounted on the hilt later?