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30th April 2011, 01:21 PM
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Omani Jambiya for comments
Good afternoon gentlemen.
This Jambiya comes with a story...... A dealer bought this in front of me at a fair a few months ago. I was NOT happy!  I of course had a look at it when it appeared on his stall at the next fair and I even told him how he beat me to it and congratualted him on having done so. Anyway, He was having a very slow day today, so it's finally found it's way to me for a very modest profit for him (that I can live with). So, if anything has 'rubbed off' on me from my from my conversations with Stuart about the finer nuances of jambiya-lore........ I would venture that this is an Omani Jambiya. It has hand chiseled decoration on the silver, not the 'rolled' decoration I often see, so I'd say this is quite an old one. Belt is nice, beautiful Silver buckle, finely woven silver scabbard decoration. Comments, estimates of age and any further information (or corrections if I've got it wrong) greatfully received as always. Best Gene |
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30th April 2011, 02:18 PM
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Not my area of collecting but this one is very beautiful!
 Which material is used by the handle grips?Regards, Detlef |
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30th April 2011, 02:21 PM
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In a change from the usual Rhino horn, this one seems to be Ivory. Best Wishes Gene |
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30th April 2011, 02:22 PM
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Great looking piece Gene, congrats!
I have a similar story with a recent purchace from OA. Detlef, the hilt material appears to be walrus ivory, most unusual. Gav |
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30th April 2011, 02:38 PM
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Thanks mate. It's frustrating when you miss out and see someone else buying something nice. I've literally been reaching for something and someone has picked it up first!!!  I was suprised he didn't resell it instantly, lucky he's just a locally based dealer I guess! Do you really it's think Walrus? Here's some better pics: Last edited by Atlantia; 30th April 2011 at 04:07 PM. |
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30th April 2011, 03:57 PM
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yes, by looking to the additional pictures Gene posted I think you are right, it seems to be walrus ivory.  Regards, Detlef |
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30th April 2011, 04:06 PM
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I hadn't even considered Walrus. I didn't know it was a material used for Omani Hilts. That's an interesting development! |
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30th April 2011, 04:49 PM
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No shots of the blade?
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