Bichaq Tourist or authentic?

archer · 20th May 2010, 09:59 PM

The hilt workmanship on this one varies a lot from the sheath which is an unknown material, essentially one piece construction and lacks the quality of the dagger. What region, did it originate from ? What do the five point stars circle, etc. mean? At first, I thought the fact that the silver work hid some marks on the blade that the blade was are a replacement.
Now it seems the blade is right; but, the sheath is either very regional or much later. Your comments and input is welcome.
Thanks, Steve

Valjhun · 20th May 2010, 10:06 PM

Hi,

I don't know exactly what do you mean by authentic. It is a bosnian dagger from the end of the 19th century, made as a souvenir for those who travel for pleasure...

Whatever, it is of beautiful craftmanship and personally if I would found it, it would be a part of my collection. So Congratulations, you have a nice piece there!

Matej

Battara · 22nd May 2010, 07:35 PM

My information tells me it is from Focha Bosnia and from the 19th century like Valjhun says.

The scabbard is right for this type of piece. It may be tarnished silver also if not brass or very low grade silver if I read the pictures right.

I like these for the silver filigree and corals used. Nice piece.

archer · 23rd May 2010, 06:15 PM

Thank you, both for your assurances and your helpful responses. Steve

20th May 2010, 09:59 PM	#1
archer Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 373	Bichaq Tourist or authentic? The hilt workmanship on this one varies a lot from the sheath which is an unknown material, essentially one piece construction and lacks the quality of the dagger. What region, did it originate from ? What do the five point stars circle, etc. mean? At first, I thought the fact that the silver work hid some marks on the blade that the blade was are a replacement. Now it seems the blade is right; but, the sheath is either very regional or much later. Your comments and input is welcome. Thanks, Steve Attached Images

23rd May 2010, 06:15 PM	#4
archer Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 373	Thanks Thank you, both for your assurances and your helpful responses. Steve

20th May 2010, 10:06 PM	#2
Valjhun Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 692	Hi, I don't know exactly what do you mean by authentic. It is a bosnian dagger from the end of the 19th century, made as a souvenir for those who travel for pleasure... Whatever, it is of beautiful craftmanship and personally if I would found it, it would be a part of my collection. So Congratulations, you have a nice piece there! Matej

22nd May 2010, 07:35 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	My information tells me it is from Focha Bosnia and from the 19th century like Valjhun says. The scabbard is right for this type of piece. It may be tarnished silver also if not brass or very low grade silver if I read the pictures right. I like these for the silver filigree and corals used. Nice piece.