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1st December 2023, 09:38 PM
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Very nice to see these three, thank you for posting. Like others I sometimes spend weeks or even months away from this forum, and then have a good old trawl through on all the new posts.
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2nd December 2023, 10:53 AM
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 Regards, Detlef |
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4th December 2023, 05:26 PM
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Useful information for the Archives here
Detlef, I think the paucity of responses to your posting of these swords reflects a lack of experience with the knives and swords of Timor. We just don't see very many. My own reaction was, "interesting swords ... I need to bookmark this page for future reference." A lack of response doesn't mean a lack of interest. A high number of views but few responses indicates high interest but not much to add to the discussion.
Now that you have illustrated these uncommon swords, I expect this thread will get revived from time to time as Forumites come across further examples. This is very useful material for our Archives. Thanks for taking the time to create this thread. Ian. |
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4th December 2023, 09:06 PM
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Thank you for your warm words Ian!
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10th February 2025, 04:07 PM
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Adding examples after catching up with my database. The first one has 1748 date as well as circa 17C Solingen running wolf marks. The date stamp with stars matches VOC font but no VOC mark present. I believe it had coins on the eyes of the rooster head, based on size/apparent age/origin could be 19C Portuguese silver 200 reis, I may try to replace. The second sword is very basic. Last sword has elegant pommel carving.
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