Swords for comment.

bidough · 28th March 2006, 02:02 AM

I'm am trying to figure out some information on the top sword. I believe the blade was retrofitted with a new handle..as you can see a weld onto the blade.
I was wondering if any has any comments on the writing on the blade.

If anyone has any information on the others feel free to comment. I had got some information here previously. Everyone was very helpful. THank you.

Yannis · 28th March 2006, 09:24 AM

Third one is a typical ottoman shamshir. Possibly rhino hilt and silver fittings on scabbard.

Number four looks like british cavalry sword pattern 1821. It was in service around mid 19th century.

Tim Simmons · 28th March 2006, 12:18 PM

The axe is Indian often called a Khond axe from the Khond people inhabiting the state of Orissa. I think your example is not Khond but of the surrounding people. Tim

Valjhun · 28th March 2006, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Simmons

The axe is Indian often called a Khond axe from the Khond people inhabiting the state of Orissa. I think your example is not Khond but of the surrounding people. Tim

most often called bullova

fernando · 28th March 2006, 07:06 PM

Bullova or Bullowa, right?
I have this very similar one, shown here a couple years ago, which makes me interested in following your coments.
Although originated from Eastern India, it must have spread Southwest, as the seller of mine, speciallizing in weaponry from the Portuguese sea route to India ( westcoast ... ), had seen another one in a family house in Damão.
Is this a current phenomenum, in such a vast Country or Subcontinent ?
Thanks
fernando

Rivkin · 28th March 2006, 08:49 PM

I am no specialist, but imho number one is an old bladem probably 17th century, similar to some Ferrara types out there. In late XIXth or early XXth century someone wielded a new tang to it and made a very simplistic hilt/guard for it.

28th March 2006, 02:02 AM	#1
bidough Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3	Swords for comment. I'm am trying to figure out some information on the top sword. I believe the blade was retrofitted with a new handle..as you can see a weld onto the blade. I was wondering if any has any comments on the writing on the blade. If anyone has any information on the others feel free to comment. I had got some information here previously. Everyone was very helpful. THank you.

28th March 2006, 07:06 PM	#5
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Bullova or Bullowa, right? I have this very similar one, shown here a couple years ago, which makes me interested in following your coments. Although originated from Eastern India, it must have spread Southwest, as the seller of mine, speciallizing in weaponry from the Portuguese sea route to India ( westcoast ... ), had seen another one in a family house in Damão. Is this a current phenomenum, in such a vast Country or Subcontinent ? Thanks fernando Attached Images

28th March 2006, 09:24 AM	#2
Yannis Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Athens Greece Posts: 479	Third one is a typical ottoman shamshir. Possibly rhino hilt and silver fittings on scabbard. Number four looks like british cavalry sword pattern 1821. It was in service around mid 19th century.

28th March 2006, 12:18 PM	#3
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,782	The axe is Indian often called a Khond axe from the Khond people inhabiting the state of Orissa. I think your example is not Khond but of the surrounding people. Tim

28th March 2006, 08:49 PM	#6
Rivkin Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 655	I am no specialist, but imho number one is an old bladem probably 17th century, similar to some Ferrara types out there. In late XIXth or early XXth century someone wielded a new tang to it and made a very simplistic hilt/guard for it.