25th April 2007, 01:42 AM | #1 |
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some Chinese swords
Hello to those who like Chinese swords-
There was a request recently for some antiques and I thought I could let go a few things in my collection. If you are interested please email me at stoutjs@gmail.com. These are the swords for sale. A few of the ones pictured are already gone, but there are still some nice ones. The last two pictures are of a minor accident. http://www.lastmanpictures.com/Stout/index.html Starting with IMG_7970 through 7977 is a Qianlong period yanmaodao blade with Mogul style fullers, an intact tunkou and a lovely patina. There are some minor edge chips as shown as well as general signs of a long life such as shallow worn fullers. Price $300. The next duan dao is on hold pending a sale. Then 7985-7986 is a liuyedao (willow leaf dao) with a blade in excellent condition with a decent though scratched polish and a bated edge. The handle fittings are later matched antiques and a new wooden handle. The protection scabbard was cracked and repaired by its previous owner with some clear packing tape as shown. Here are some photos of the blade before restoration: http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j65/pekhopai/05.jpg http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j65/pekhopai/04.jpg http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j65/pekhopai/03.jpg http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j65/pekhopai/02.jpg Price $600. The last duan dao (7987-7996) is a typical Qing military short sword. The scabbard and most of the fittings are original. I think the guard has been replaced. The inserted edge and differential hardening are clearly visible, but hard to see in the pictures. Price $300. I hope you enjoy the photos, and I am happy to answer any questions. Thanks, Josh |
25th April 2007, 04:38 PM | #2 |
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It is looking like the duan dao (7978-7984) with the longer (21 inch) blade is for sale again.
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1st May 2007, 12:31 AM | #4 |
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The yanmaodao is on hold.
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