Mini Yatagan information, anybody seen one before?

ALEX · 6th March 2017, 12:23 PM

Some miniature arms were made as souvenirs and/or letter openers of course, some as children practice or toys and some were made with the same grade, materials and techniques as originals. They are not uncommon and quite collectible. Another form of the kind is Indian miniature paintings of arms, and better "3D" examples are very desirable and thought after. Here is a complete set of different miniature arms in original box, mid-late 20thC and relatively well made.

sfenoid13 · 6th March 2017, 03:47 PM

Alex,
I have never see these before. they look pretty nice and uniques. Did they come in the boxes? So they are a collection made by the same craftsman? Also it would be nice to see the blades if we may. Are the handles made form actual horn or is it wood? I would like to see more pictures if possible. thanks

ALEX · 6th March 2017, 04:33 PM

They came in one box, all made by the same master. Considering how small they are its pretty impressive work. All are functional with steel blades. Each is attached to the velvet backing of the box with silk threads, possibly to keep them safe, and apparently it worked.. nothing gone missing since).

sfenoid13 · 17th March 2017, 08:40 PM

They are fascinating. would you be able to show some of the blades out of the scabbards?

6th March 2017, 12:23 PM	#1
ALEX Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 936	Some miniature arms were made as souvenirs and/or letter openers of course, some as children practice or toys and some were made with the same grade, materials and techniques as originals. They are not uncommon and quite collectible. Another form of the kind is Indian miniature paintings of arms, and better "3D" examples are very desirable and thought after. Here is a complete set of different miniature arms in original box, mid-late 20thC and relatively well made. Attached Images

6th March 2017, 03:47 PM	#2
sfenoid13 Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 134	Alex, I have never see these before. they look pretty nice and uniques. Did they come in the boxes? So they are a collection made by the same craftsman? Also it would be nice to see the blades if we may. Are the handles made form actual horn or is it wood? I would like to see more pictures if possible. thanks

6th March 2017, 04:33 PM	#3
ALEX Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 936	They came in one box, all made by the same master. Considering how small they are its pretty impressive work. All are functional with steel blades. Each is attached to the velvet backing of the box with silk threads, possibly to keep them safe, and apparently it worked.. nothing gone missing since).

17th March 2017, 08:40 PM	#4
sfenoid13 Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 134	They are fascinating. would you be able to show some of the blades out of the scabbards?