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Old 12th December 2005, 03:48 PM   #1
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Hello, this one just ended http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1
but was too early in the morning to get. Is it an example of a Turkish bishaq or some sort of kard?

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Old 12th December 2005, 04:22 PM   #2
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It looks like an ottoman bichaq of 19th century. I was close to bid on it very high. BUT the photos are not good at all and the seller didn’t answer to my questions so I let it pass. I was very suspicious that it could be modern copy. I wish to the winner the best luck. If it is authentic he did a real good score!
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Old 12th December 2005, 05:38 PM   #3
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I agree: pics are exceedingly bad. It is either a nice find or (IMHO) modern copy , perhaps even Cretan rather than Ottoman.
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Old 13th December 2005, 12:59 AM   #4
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Yannis you were wise to pass. Although the form looks right, the blade and forte give me pause (from what I can see through the bad pictures).
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Old 13th December 2005, 02:56 AM   #5
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BTW -- did you notice the handle of the winner?
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Old 13th December 2005, 10:20 AM   #6
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Quote:
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BTW -- did you notice the handle of the winner?
This joke is old
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