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Old 8th July 2009, 06:50 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by Dom
absolutely correcte

but the translation isn't easy
may be concerning a black-smith or blade-smith,
not arab, could be Persian ?

the cartouche mention;
- AMAL ALI ???

translated by
- MADE BY ALI ????

ALI being the favorite name for Chiites, that may give an idea
but echec to translate the other name

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Dom (from NAS Fallon - Nevada)
Thanks Dom, yes it my well be a Persian piece, sorry
My date is right though is it =1895?
LOL, wonder if its the same 'ali' who made my Persian Shamshir
Any ideas on the rest?

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Gene
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