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8th August 2016, 03:14 PM
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Persian Flint
How would you have dated it Persian Flint.
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8th August 2016, 09:59 PM
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Oh..........a Persian flint striker!
No that makes sense. I might put this at the late 1700s by the style. I hope others chime in. Very nice example. |
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8th August 2016, 11:43 PM
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10th August 2016, 01:30 PM
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Based on figure 39 in "Persian Steel", the Tanavoli Collection, circa 1800.
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14th August 2016, 02:12 AM
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Would this have been plain steel or crucible, Gav?
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20th August 2016, 07:20 PM
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What a beautiful flint striker !!! Congrats on finding this. If it has a twin brother, please let me know.
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21st August 2016, 06:57 PM
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This striker was handwrought (the layering in evident) and then hardened. 1750-1800 is a reasonable time span.
Interestingly, in the 20th century, molds of these strikers were made and cast in steel by small Persian foundries. They were sold throughout Central and East Asia to nomadic groups. They are identifiable by their relatively coarse detail and finish and, of course, show no signs of forging. |
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7th January 2020, 12:47 PM
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That is a fantastic fire steel, as I call them.
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