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Old 16th May 2010, 08:21 PM   #1
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Talking for my birthday

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Old 16th May 2010, 11:05 PM   #2
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Congratulations Hans,

Didn't know it was your birthday!

We will have a drink together next week!

PS. you are getting old!
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Old 16th May 2010, 11:25 PM   #3
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Close ups of the engraving ?

Handle; ivory stag or bone ?
I can't tell .
A close up of the handle would be much appreciated .
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Old 17th May 2010, 12:42 AM   #4
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Close ups of the engraving ?

Handle; ivory stag or bone ?
I can't tell .
A close up of the handle would be much appreciated .
Stag horn IMHO.

BTW, happy birthday retroaktiv Hans!
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Old 17th May 2010, 08:02 AM   #5
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the handel is hoorn

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Old 17th May 2010, 09:45 PM   #6
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Hello Hans,

Interesting silver work on the scabbard.
What style origin is it ?

As for the hilt.
Do you mean "hoorn" as in "hertshoorn" (= dutch for stag)

Ps. impressive piece, but maybe a silver uwer would be better matching ?

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