Silver yataghan: renovated???

ariel · 16th October 2006, 10:48 PM

Just ended.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1
I am somewhat uncomfortable with the "silverwork": seems quite crude, especially the "dolphin head", and the niello is far too pristine. The retaining plates have very "fresh" and crude edges too. What do we know about Syrian renovations of Yataghans? They are pretty active re-mastering silverwork for Kilijes and Shamshirs, but I have not seen "Damascus" (

)Yataghans yet.

Battara · 17th October 2006, 12:47 AM

HI Ariel,

the scabbard looks right, but the hilt and forte look later and much cruder - I think a poor attempt at restoration.

Flavio · 17th October 2006, 04:00 PM

Hi Ariel and Jose, i had requested some pics to the seller of the whole thing and if i can post them (i haven't the permission of the seller) you will see a short and poor of grace yataghan.

Valjhun · 17th October 2006, 06:02 PM

I don't like thatone... Even if it is antique (I think it is) it was renovated at some age and I really do not like the overall look.

Battara · 17th October 2006, 08:07 PM

Yes, the work from the original artisans and that of the later one are horribly mismatched.

ALEX · 18th October 2006, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ariel

Just ended.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1
... What do we know about Syrian renovations of Yataghans? They are pretty active re-mastering silverwork for Kilijes and Shamshirs, but I have not seen "Damascus" (

)Yataghans yet.

Ariel,
You are correct. Not many Yataghans are currently re-mastered in Damascus. However, there are some. And the silverwork of the one in question reminds me of the modern work. One point though - the only new silver scabbard starts at $500 and up. So, go figure:-)

16th October 2006, 10:48 PM	#1
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Silver yataghan: renovated??? Just ended. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1 I am somewhat uncomfortable with the "silverwork": seems quite crude, especially the "dolphin head", and the niello is far too pristine. The retaining plates have very "fresh" and crude edges too. What do we know about Syrian renovations of Yataghans? They are pretty active re-mastering silverwork for Kilijes and Shamshirs, but I have not seen "Damascus" ( )Yataghans yet.

17th October 2006, 04:00 PM	#3
Flavio Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Italia Posts: 1,243	Hi Ariel and Jose, i had requested some pics to the seller of the whole thing and if i can post them (i haven't the permission of the seller) you will see a short and poor of grace yataghan. Last edited by Flavio; 17th October 2006 at 04:20 PM.

17th October 2006, 12:47 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	HI Ariel, the scabbard looks right, but the hilt and forte look later and much cruder - I think a poor attempt at restoration.

17th October 2006, 06:02 PM	#4
Valjhun Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 692	I don't like thatone... Even if it is antique (I think it is) it was renovated at some age and I really do not like the overall look.

17th October 2006, 08:07 PM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	Yes, the work from the original artisans and that of the later one are horribly mismatched.