Damascus wonder (1)

Dom · 14th August 2007, 05:58 PM

Good Day Gentlemen

Due to my stupidity, (question put about an object being the subject of an auction) my banissement was decided by the moderators, for a long very long period of approximately one year, tks God … and moderators, it’s over.

During this period, I wasn’t able to share with you my visit in Damascus - Syria and of my discovery of an extraordinary person, no AN ARTIST
"Rimon", specialist in the restoration in the Islamic swords.

Alex, who is a regular contributor here, had given of it me his address, I highly thank it.

Rimon showed me its « wonder », here some pictures about those swords

(clic on pic's to enlarge)
next post for some others one

à +

Dom

Dom · 14th August 2007, 06:08 PM

that's set for today, thanks to have share me with these moments of happiness

à +

Dom

rand · 14th August 2007, 07:28 PM

Looks like a proud owner with some nice swords, makes going to Syria worth while.

rand

Andrew · 14th August 2007, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dom

Good Day Gentlemen

Due to my stupidity, (question put about an object being the subject of an auction) my banissement was decided by the moderators, for a long very long period of approximately one year, tks God … and moderators, it’s over.

Hi Dom. Welcome back.

By the way, the initial suspension for posting an active auction link is only 10 days. I think you ran into problems when you re-registered under other user names prior to the suspension expiration.

Best,
Andrew

Dom · 15th August 2007, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew

Hi Dom. Welcome back.

By the way, the initial suspension for posting an active auction link is only 10 days. I think you ran into problems when you re-registered under other user names prior to the suspension expiration.

Best,
Andrew

Thanks Andrew for your nice words

I will not argument too long about the sanction, ... the law it's the law, even if it's hard

but, if I tried to re-registered under other user names, it's because, nobody give me notice of my banishment

as I wasn't informed, just I believed been facing a "bug" problem, no more

and, it's after at least, that I received a P.M. from a moderator with explanations

Regards

à +

Dom

Battara · 15th August 2007, 02:22 AM

Nice piece and thank you for the pictures.

Welcome back.

ariel · 15th August 2007, 01:10 PM

Excuse me. please, but what exactly do you mean by "restorer"?
Do the elaborate and fresh cartouches on the kilij also come from his workshop?

ariel · 15th August 2007, 01:19 PM

Wrong post.

ALEX · 15th August 2007, 06:49 PM

First and foremost - Welcome back Dom, and many thanks for the nice pictures, mentioning about my friend Rimon, and for your nice words.
Rimon is a real gentleman and a talented artist. It is sad that the person of such a rare caliber can not fully utilize his "commercial potential" being located in Syria

I had a pleasure to purchase some of his swords and daggers, and regret not getting more, and I miss Rimon dearly.

Ariel, the "restoration" Rimon does entitles all aspects of reviving/repairing swords/daggers using as authentic and natural means as possible. He certainly can make coftgari stamps/inscriptions (upon request), but mostly he polishes/etches abused wootz blades, makes silver-chased scabbards and crossguards, etc. Most of my previous posts depict his work, and it puzzles most experts by looking 100% authentic. However, Rimon NEVER lies about his products and always authenticates what's old and what's not. A very rare quality among Middle Eastern artists/dealers!

I can post Rimon's email, address in Damascus and telephone numbers, if anyone would like to get in touch with him.

Jim McDougall · 15th August 2007, 07:24 PM

Hello Dom,
I would like to also welcome you back, and commend you for your very gentlemanly manner in the resolution involving an unfortunate situation, it is a quality too often forgotten in many matters these days.

I am also extremely impressed by the information and illustrations you have posted which are very encouraging concerning the prudent restoration of these Islamic swords. It is good to see these beautiful swords receiving the careful attention in restoration that they should.

All best regards,
Jim

Ian · 15th August 2007, 10:42 PM

Hi Dom:

Welcome back and I'm glad to see you posting again. Thanks for the contribution.

Ian.

14th August 2007, 05:58 PM	#1
Dom Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Paris (FR*) Cairo (EG) Posts: 1,142	Damascus wonder (1) Good Day Gentlemen Due to my stupidity, (question put about an object being the subject of an auction) my banissement was decided by the moderators, for a long very long period of approximately one year, tks God … and moderators, it’s over. During this period, I wasn’t able to share with you my visit in Damascus - Syria and of my discovery of an extraordinary person, no AN ARTIST "Rimon", specialist in the restoration in the Islamic swords. Alex, who is a regular contributor here, had given of it me his address, I highly thank it. Rimon showed me its « wonder », here some pictures about those swords (clic on pic's to enlarge) next post for some others one à + Dom

14th August 2007, 06:08 PM	#2
Dom Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Paris (FR*) Cairo (EG) Posts: 1,142	Damascus wonder (2) that's set for today, thanks to have share me with these moments of happiness à + Dom

14th August 2007, 07:28 PM	#3
rand Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 538	Proud Owner Looks like a proud owner with some nice swords, makes going to Syria worth while. rand

15th August 2007, 06:49 PM	#9
ALEX Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 936	Welcome Back Dom First and foremost - Welcome back Dom, and many thanks for the nice pictures, mentioning about my friend Rimon, and for your nice words. Rimon is a real gentleman and a talented artist. It is sad that the person of such a rare caliber can not fully utilize his "commercial potential" being located in Syria I had a pleasure to purchase some of his swords and daggers, and regret not getting more, and I miss Rimon dearly. Ariel, the "restoration" Rimon does entitles all aspects of reviving/repairing swords/daggers using as authentic and natural means as possible. He certainly can make coftgari stamps/inscriptions (upon request), but mostly he polishes/etches abused wootz blades, makes silver-chased scabbards and crossguards, etc. Most of my previous posts depict his work, and it puzzles most experts by looking 100% authentic. However, Rimon NEVER lies about his products and always authenticates what's old and what's not. A very rare quality among Middle Eastern artists/dealers! I can post Rimon's email, address in Damascus and telephone numbers, if anyone would like to get in touch with him.

15th August 2007, 10:42 PM	#11
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,207	Welcome back ... Hi Dom: Welcome back and I'm glad to see you posting again. Thanks for the contribution. Ian.

15th August 2007, 02:22 AM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,226	Nice piece and thank you for the pictures. Welcome back.

15th August 2007, 01:10 PM	#7
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Excuse me. please, but what exactly do you mean by "restorer"? Do the elaborate and fresh cartouches on the kilij also come from his workshop?

15th August 2007, 01:19 PM	#8
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Wrong post.

15th August 2007, 07:24 PM	#10
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 9,957	Hello Dom, I would like to also welcome you back, and commend you for your very gentlemanly manner in the resolution involving an unfortunate situation, it is a quality too often forgotten in many matters these days. I am also extremely impressed by the information and illustrations you have posted which are very encouraging concerning the prudent restoration of these Islamic swords. It is good to see these beautiful swords receiving the careful attention in restoration that they should. All best regards, Jim