30th September 2012, 01:44 AM | #1 |
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Moroccan dagger
Picked up this old moroccan dagger, anybody have an idea how old it could be?
It has heavy brass rings and alot of wear. Eric |
2nd October 2012, 12:33 AM | #2 |
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Has a mark on the blade, appears double stamped.. 602.5 ?
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2nd October 2012, 07:17 AM | #3 |
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As far as I know, it is an old and authentic example from the 19th century. It has a silver decoration with red and black enamel at the front, in a style of Anti-Atlas Mountains region. One can find similar examples in jewelry books, and I have one similar too. If you will clean the silver, it will look gorgeous! Nice catch!
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2nd October 2012, 06:01 PM | #4 |
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Agree with Tatjana in all points, have a similar one too. Look how worn are the loops and the there attached brass rings, a sign of long wear.
Polish the silver, it will look great. Regards, Detlef |
9th October 2012, 10:41 PM | #5 |
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Hate to polish it, thanks for the info.
Eric |
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