Yesterday, 04:54 PM | #1 |
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Are these historical swords or tourist traps?
I would like to ask wether these swords that I found on some auction websites are they actual historical swords used in history, or tourist traps?
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Yesterday, 10:15 PM | #2 |
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Make sure that they are not actually for sale!
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Today, 12:48 PM | #3 | |
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I echo Sajen's concern abut these being currently for sale--discussion of items presently for sale is not permitted here (see forum rules at the top of the forum directory page).
I don't recognize these specific items (Islamic/Ottoman swords are not my main interest), but it may help discussion if you indicated what they were advertised as being. Both look well made items, and the second one has a very nice old sheath. I doubt that these are cheap knock offs for tourists, although each could be primarily "decorative" in nature. They do have a certain "Arabian Nights" feel and might be considered by Europeans as "scimitars." P.S. A little research online. The first one was sold by Sofe Design Auctions on June 21, 2019. Quote:
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