Sossun Pattah, Sailaba for opinion

ariel · 18th March 2006, 07:35 PM

Ended early: somebody jumped the gun and made an offer that could not be refused.... How do I know? The seller invited maximum offers.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1
What do you think?
Can anybody read the inscription on the spine?
Unless it belonged to Sivaji himself, I would hesitate to valuate it at $4,200 without even knowing if it is wootz.
What am I missing?

Battara · 21st March 2006, 01:05 AM

I agree Ariel. I do see signs of wootz, but that in itself does not warrant $4200, and the koftgari is heavily worn. Sorry, I don't see it myself.

18th March 2006, 07:35 PM	#1
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Sossun Pattah, Sailaba for opinion Ended early: somebody jumped the gun and made an offer that could not be refused.... How do I know? The seller invited maximum offers. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1 What do you think? Can anybody read the inscription on the spine? Unless it belonged to Sivaji himself, I would hesitate to valuate it at $4,200 without even knowing if it is wootz. What am I missing?

21st March 2006, 01:05 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,161	I agree Ariel. I do see signs of wootz, but that in itself does not warrant $4200, and the koftgari is heavily worn. Sorry, I don't see it myself.