Tibetan Sword

dennee · 10th March 2008, 04:21 AM

I would say that the chatelaine has some value separately, despite its not being complete. Of course, it does make the sword look more impressive.

Gavin Nugent · 10th March 2008, 04:48 AM

Thank you for your learned words Dennee. From the seller's estimate of 3-500USD it did go a lot higher. I am happier that I was outbid. Now that I can picture your explanation of the way it is to be suspended I am grateful.

The search continues for a fine example of a Tibetan Sword.

Many Thanks

Gav

katana · 10th March 2008, 02:23 PM

Certainly looks nice....

Battara · 10th March 2008, 10:10 PM

Yes I agree truly the real value is in the chatelaine. It is of true silver and gilding work - I have handled this before it was sold to the dealer.

Gavin Nugent · 10th March 2008, 11:30 PM

Thanks for your ongoing help and interest fellow collectors.

regards

Gavin

PS if there is an outstanding Tibetan sword out there that you dont want or see and there is not enough coin in your pocket at the time, please contact me as I do wish for one example in my collection.

dennee · 29th June 2010, 03:28 PM

Looks like "our" chatelaine made an appearance on another Tibetan weapon! This Bonham's auction closed yesterday. When the catalog came out, I emailed the specialist about the item. It seems like there were no takers.

Gavin Nugent · 30th June 2010, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dennee

Looks like "our" chatelaine made an appearance on another Tibetan weapon! This Bonham's auction closed yesterday. When the catalog came out, I emailed the specialist about the item. It seems like there were no takers.

I too saw it Dennee, I think this was the third time I've seen it now.

Gav

10th March 2008, 04:48 AM	#2
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	tears dried up quick. Thank you for your learned words Dennee. From the seller's estimate of 3-500USD it did go a lot higher. I am happier that I was outbid. Now that I can picture your explanation of the way it is to be suspended I am grateful. The search continues for a fine example of a Tibetan Sword. Many Thanks Gav

10th March 2008, 02:23 PM	#3
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Certainly looks nice.... Attached Images

10th March 2008, 11:30 PM	#5
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Thank you. Thanks for your ongoing help and interest fellow collectors. regards Gavin PS if there is an outstanding Tibetan sword out there that you dont want or see and there is not enough coin in your pocket at the time, please contact me as I do wish for one example in my collection.

29th June 2010, 03:28 PM	#6
dennee Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: College Park, MD Posts: 186	Looks like "our" chatelaine made an appearance on another Tibetan weapon! This Bonham's auction closed yesterday. When the catalog came out, I emailed the specialist about the item. It seems like there were no takers. Last edited by Lew; 29th June 2010 at 04:44 PM.

10th March 2008, 04:21 AM	#1
dennee Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: College Park, MD Posts: 186	I would say that the chatelaine has some value separately, despite its not being complete. Of course, it does make the sword look more impressive.

10th March 2008, 10:10 PM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,310	Yes I agree truly the real value is in the chatelaine. It is of true silver and gilding work - I have handled this before it was sold to the dealer.