My presentation and a new friend

[Kubur]

Originally Posted by CNK1

Hello Kubur, hello Jim

thank's again for your help ! Unfortunately I haven't the "Gold and coral" book but it's look like to be a very nice/ documented book !

Really happy to know where this nimcha come from, any idea of the personality whose carried this one?

Jim I totally understand what you mean, I took the reasoning in the wrong way,
it is not because it is of the Ottoman style that it is of the Ottoman period.

Best regards,
Clement

Dear Clement,

Jim is (always) right.
For example, Algerian moukhala were produced until 1920.
And they were nearly the same than those produced during the Ottoman period.
Nevertheless I think yours is an old one 1800-1850 (due to the quality).
For the "personnality"

Probably someone with a big mustache

[CNK1]

Thank's again Kubur !

I've understand what mean Jim but maybe I misspoke

Anyway I'm really satisfied of this piece, she already took her place in front of my ottoman bishaq !

Unfortunately I don't have the big mustache to display with

[Jim McDougall]

Clement, again I must say you have come into the realm of arms collecting with a great piece, and it is always heartening to see someone with true passion and interest in learning about them as they begin collecting. They do indeed speak to us as they tell us their stories.

As for the person who might have had such a well appointed weapon, all we might surmise is that they were likely a person of means. Perhaps to someone of some official standing as this seems almost to be a 'commissioned' piece with that most unusual linear star motif.

Kubur, thank you for the kind words!!! May I ask that you have a word with my wife!!!??? who of course holds quite the contrary.

[CNK1]

Hello Jim,

thank's for your friendly message but If I have learn something from collecting, there is no passion/collection without sharing and when I can exchange with other enthusiasts this is the true meaning of collection for me !

Best regards
Clement