"A Passion for Indian Arms" Book Review

Kubur · 26th December 2017, 07:14 AM

Talismanic inscriptions and decorations are very well known (blessing and protection)
In the case presented I do not believe in old rivet holes.
There is another option already mentionned above:

proof marks or factory/quality marks.

You have some brass or even gold fillings on Ottoman blades.
They are always connected to a workshop and demonstrate the skill of the smith and the quality of the blade.

Some of these marks including stamps became talismanic with time.
I think at the gurda marks for example.

Happy new year
Kubur

26th December 2017, 07:14 AM	#27
Kubur Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 2,145	Talismanic inscriptions and decorations are very well known (blessing and protection) In the case presented I do not believe in old rivet holes. There is another option already mentionned above: proof marks or factory/quality marks. You have some brass or even gold fillings on Ottoman blades. They are always connected to a workshop and demonstrate the skill of the smith and the quality of the blade. Some of these marks including stamps became talismanic with time. I think at the gurda marks for example. Happy new year Kubur