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Originally Posted by freebooter
An interesting speimen Charles.
Funny thing is I just bought a Brit Naval sabre circa 1905 and is has a cross guard made in this manner, being a snake or snakes wrapping around forming a figure "8"...now whilst they are not related, I do wonder if this is Brit related/inspired rather than native Naga?
Gav
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This seems so atypical of Burmese and Thai bolsters I can certainly see how the Brit sword might impact Burmese artisans. I think that is a possibility along with the possibility of a wealthy man just wanting something unique.
As I have said before...if only these things could talk...but in this case maybe that's NOT such a good idea. I have no use for conversational snakes outside of
The Jungle Book!
