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I just bought a small collection and this was one of the pieces;could it be Georgian ?
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Not my area, but I thought I would reply as no one else has. Seems a very fine quality piece, I like the form and deep grooving to the blade. Looking at the very clean condition, I would guess the dagger is not so old ?
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Thanks for your comments. You should of seen it before it was cleaned, which is always a concern with gold koftgari;luckily it was mostly cosmoline and tarnish.The work on the blade, especially the fullers and the gold inlay is superb, and it surprises me that I can not find any maker's mark(maybe the fullers or the koftgari are the clue). I would guess the age to be between 1890 to 1939, more so 1890 to 1914, but this is only a guess, based solely on my resourcing the "collective unconsciousness."
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It is rather dificult to form an educated oppinion judging from the photos, but...
The condition of the blade is remarkable for a blade that was kept sheathe as there is absolutely no pitting, only a dark patina you may get from etching. Moreover, it is a rather atypical piece in shape and decoration neither Georgian, nor Daghestani. I suspect it to be a very recent piece of... Indian workmanship. Close examination of koftgari may be more revealing. ![]() |
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You're right, it's Georgian work in the Circassian style.
Probably 3rd quarter of the 19th century. Nice example |
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Thank you gentlemen for your comments.
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