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Could be that it was made in cire-perdy (or however it is spelled). In that case there would likely only be one example.
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Horns can be done in lost wax, but if iron - crazy difficult and in parts.
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Another rams head
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More rams...http://suroorasia.blogspot.com/2014/...-oriental.html shows an excellent multiple and is from a very famous author...
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Enamelled Dagger National Museum, New Delhi (India) Late 17th Century Place of Origin: Rajasthan, Rajput Materials: Steel Dimensions: L: 34.9 cm. The ram-shaped hilt of metal is profusely encrusted with rubies, emeralds and other jewels. The sheath of metal is delicately perforated with images of birds, animals and creeper designs. |
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Take a look at this, the cracks in the metal, the lack of wear, the wootz pattern, there is some red rust, this makes me think that the steel rams head dagger being discussed here is of the same type, a modern made replica. The rams head hilt is atypical with other similar examples and while it is pitted there is no sign of wear as you would expect to see on a 100+yr old dagger and there is a small amount of what looks like red rust on it as well. To many warning signs in my opinion. |
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I'm glad we're moving towards consensus. On the other hand, it's a disappointing consensus.
Oh well; they can't all be antiques. |
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I don't think you should feel guilty or ashamed for buying a nice dagger believing it was perhaps older than it is. There is a strong market for these well made knives and they are produced within a culture that has been making them for centuries. It's a genuine Indian knife made in an older style, but probably produced recently and not an antique. We all live and learn. ![]() I know a few people who would pay several hundred dollars for such a knife. Quote:
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