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It just ended and brought a tidy sum.
The owner advertised it as 18th century and, in response to my questions, reiterated the antiquity of the sword. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=6631713652 I was looking for a good Nimcha for a long time, but this one left me with nagging doubts. 1. The intactness: not a scratch, a lost stone, a crack in the handle 2. The decoration: the ornaments on the handle are very artistic; perhaps, too artistic. They reminded me of a multitude of bazaar Koummyas with camel bone or just plastic handles. 3.The construction also seems a bit flimsy, especially the baldric rings: they are nicely attached to the scabbard but I cannot imagine they can hold for a long time. 4.The size: yes, I know Nimcha by definition is something small. But all Moroccan Nimchas I have seen were cavalry swords, not naval cutlasses. This one is ~27", and would not be suitable for a horse ( even more, camel!)rider The blade is of strange configuration; I asked for better pics but did not get them. Where did my paranoia overcome me? |
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There is 'something' Ariel .
The entire sword looks refurbished ; no gold decoration on the quillons , a lack of serious patina . I'm not surprised you were reluctant . The whole piece looks like it's never seen conflict ; more an old Lady than an old Warrior . |
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Why paranoia? Because you're partially right, SenSei. There are still making nimchas in Morocco of similar quality, BUT your piece is an end of 19th century or early 20th century bazar piece...
Verry beautifull, but not a combat weapon. |
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Any particular characteristics of old bazaar pieces? |
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Old = it looks old and if that ensemble is not old I quit on collecting.
Bazar = overdecorated, strange attaching rings, there were tourism in morocco in between the 19/20th century. The rings are soldered to the scabbard? Take a look at Tirri's book there are a couple of them wich looks verry similar but still less decorated. A wall piece, but still a beautifull lady, SenSei. ![]() |
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A wall flower?
![]() ![]() Poll: Who would pay $800 for a decoration piece? Not me. |
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I bid on it and I had misgivings about my bid because it looked so new and gaudy. I was shocked when I got home and saw what it went for.
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