Is this Tulwar 17th Century?

Iliad · 17th December 2008, 11:28 PM

Hi everybody,the experts have been so helpful with past postings that I am encouraged to try again. I have a Tulwar which I purchased from an elderly gentleman who said he bought it at an Estate auction in England about 50 years ago. The Estate was that of a retired British army officer who had spent many years in India and had left a large collection of militaria. The auction catalogue said that this Tulwar was 17th century and I wonder if the experts can confirm this? The blade is in excellent condition for age and is very sharp but the scabbard is falling apart, hence the tape holding it together. Assistance will be appreciated.
Brian

17th December 2008, 11:28 PM	#1
Iliad Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 187	Is this Tulwar 17th Century? Hi everybody,the experts have been so helpful with past postings that I am encouraged to try again. I have a Tulwar which I purchased from an elderly gentleman who said he bought it at an Estate auction in England about 50 years ago. The Estate was that of a retired British army officer who had spent many years in India and had left a large collection of militaria. The auction catalogue said that this Tulwar was 17th century and I wonder if the experts can confirm this? The blade is in excellent condition for age and is very sharp but the scabbard is falling apart, hence the tape holding it together. Assistance will be appreciated. Brian Attached Images