WALLACE COLLECTION Oriental Room, London UK

ALEX · 27th June 2010, 10:40 PM

For those who have not had a chance to see a Wallace Collection, here is a brief photo guide of it's splendid Oriental room. As evident by the quality and expert compilation of various weapons - it's a real treat for any collector. Needless to say, the Collection has an amazing array of European arms and armour (3 more rooms), paintings and other works of art. The arms in Oriental room are mostly Indian, but there are plenty of Persian, Turkish and some Caucasian specimens. Hope you'll enjoy the pictures. As you know the full catalogue is planned to be published, but it may be a while until done.

ALEX · 27th June 2010, 10:46 PM

looks like they ran out of wall-paper by the ceiling, so had to cover it with something....

also, one of the most amazing blades on display....

William.m · 27th June 2010, 11:27 PM

Incredible, I will certainly pop in for a look when I am next in London.

Thanks for that!

CharlesS · 28th June 2010, 12:22 AM

Thanks so much for posting these magnificent examples...breathtaking!!

Berkley · 28th June 2010, 12:36 AM

Thank you very much for posting these. Truly breathtaking.

Battara · 28th June 2010, 01:19 AM

Thank you sooooo much for the pictures - some great stuff.

Wish I could visit there..

(wish I had some of that stuff!)

Nathaniel · 28th June 2010, 05:30 AM

Wow

...Amazing collection...fantastic quality and quantity!!!

Got me curious so I had to look up more about the museum:
http://www.wallacecollection.org/thecollection

Thanks Alex!

kahnjar1 · 28th June 2010, 09:17 AM

Thanks Alex, I echo the comments above!! Only 12000 miles away...might just drop in over the weekend

........but then dreams are free.

Gavin Nugent · 28th June 2010, 12:21 PM

OMG

ALEX · 28th June 2010, 12:38 PM

Thanks for all your comments !!! I am so glad you liked the pictures:-) I remember my reaction when I first walked in:-) ... I still cannot contain it every time I see it:-). I know some are unable to visit in person, and so many other world-class collections, public and private. this is why we have this community and share our passion and knowledge with each other.
I'll take more pictures, and will be happy to snap and send closeups/details of any particular item.... I'll be there again tomorrow:-)

RSWORD · 28th June 2010, 01:35 PM

Fantastic! Thank you for sharing. If there are any Chinese/Tibetan/SE Asian items in the collection it would be great to see a few pictures.

Berkley · 28th June 2010, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ALEX

will be happy to snap and send closeups/details of any particular item.... I'll be there again tomorrow:-)

Two words: kukris please!
I've always wanted to see the Wallace Collection, but your pictures make me realize just how much I'm missing. Maybe I'll buy a lottery ticket today.

sirupate · 28th June 2010, 02:54 PM

OMG! What an amazing collection, thank you so much for the pics

Rick · 28th June 2010, 08:12 PM

I put my keyboard away before opening this thread; it was a wise decision .

My Sweet Lord !!!!

dennee · 29th June 2010, 04:08 PM

There is a published catalog (1964) of the collection, but it contains no photos. There are a few Chinese things, but mostly decorative items. There is a sword and an officer's helmet and ding jia "tunic."

I don't think there is any Tibetan stuff, but there's a Bhutanese "dirk" and musket.

There are some Burmese and Indonesian items.

olikara · 29th June 2010, 06:55 PM

Pleaase take snaps of the Seringapatam pieces while you are there. Thanks.

Paul Duffy · 30th June 2010, 04:47 AM

A wonderful collection,and thank you for sharing the photos.I was able to visit London several years ago,and enjoyed the Oriental room.
I was surprised to see a keris too.
Has the back armoury reopened yet?

Nathaniel · 30th June 2010, 04:56 AM

"The Wallace Collection is a national museum which displays the wonderful works of art collected in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries by the first four Marquesses of Hertford and Sir Richard Wallace, the son of the 4th Marquess. It was bequeathed to the British nation by Sir Richard's widow, Lady Wallace, in 1897."

Damm, I wish I had a Uncle like that...and I his favorite Nephew who he remembered in his will

laEspadaAncha · 30th June 2010, 06:58 AM

Absolutely Stunning... After looking through those pictures, I had to go console my collection just to reassure them that at least they're special to me.

Gavin Nugent · 30th June 2010, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by laEspadaAncha

Absolutely Stunning... After looking through those pictures, I had to go console my collection just to reassure them that at least they're special to me.

I too have had to do the same....

Nathaniel · 30th June 2010, 02:55 PM

Gavin Nugent · 12th July 2010, 06:26 AM

G'day Alex,

Did you get to do a second round photo journey.

Gav

ALEX · 13th July 2010, 10:52 PM

Here are a few more pictures. Not many Asian arms, but a few very interesting and very fine ones. I'll post another series of Turkish weapons next.

ALEX · 13th July 2010, 10:56 PM

more...

ALEX · 13th July 2010, 11:00 PM

More ... ... ...

Gavin Nugent · 13th July 2010, 11:25 PM

Thank you Alex, your a gentleman, I look forward to the next visual feast.
Nice to see some other arms, China, Nepal, Bhutan etc, very nice actually.

Gav

Tatyana Dianova · 14th July 2010, 08:42 AM

Mmmm... Delicious

Thank you Alex for the feast!

spiral · 14th July 2010, 09:49 AM

Thank you Alex for the time taken in taking & sharing these.

Truly stunning pieces.

Spiral

Berkley · 14th July 2010, 01:56 PM

Alex, we are all greatly indebted to you for sharing these remarkable works of art with us. My sincerest thanks.
Berkley

RSWORD · 14th July 2010, 02:04 PM

Thanks Alex for taking the time to photograph so many wonderful pieces and sharing a wide variety of them. The pictures are very good and clear and highlight both the quality and fine details of these pieces. A take away for me is to see superb 18th and 19th century weapons where the gold koftgari is absolutely pristine. No wear or anything. If we were to see an Indian sword these days in this kind of condition we might question the authenticity of the gold work but as we can see here, if an item is carefully kept all these years the goldwork can remain in "as new" condition. Absolutely wonderful!

27th June 2010, 10:40 PM	#1
ALEX Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 936	WALLACE COLLECTION Oriental Room, London UK For those who have not had a chance to see a Wallace Collection, here is a brief photo guide of it's splendid Oriental room. As evident by the quality and expert compilation of various weapons - it's a real treat for any collector. Needless to say, the Collection has an amazing array of European arms and armour (3 more rooms), paintings and other works of art. The arms in Oriental room are mostly Indian, but there are plenty of Persian, Turkish and some Caucasian specimens. Hope you'll enjoy the pictures. As you know the full catalogue is planned to be published, but it may be a while until done. Attached Images

27th June 2010, 10:46 PM	#2
ALEX Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 936	looks like they ran out of wall-paper by the ceiling, so had to cover it with something.... also, one of the most amazing blades on display.... Attached Images

28th June 2010, 05:30 AM	#7
Nathaniel Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 865	Wow...Amazing collection...fantastic quality and quantity!!! Got me curious so I had to look up more about the museum: http://www.wallacecollection.org/thecollection Thanks Alex!

28th June 2010, 12:21 PM	#9
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	OMG OMG

30th June 2010, 04:47 AM	#17
Paul Duffy Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 31	Wallace Collection A wonderful collection,and thank you for sharing the photos.I was able to visit London several years ago,and enjoyed the Oriental room. I was surprised to see a keris too. Has the back armoury reopened yet?

27th June 2010, 11:27 PM	#3
William.m Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: England Posts: 104	Incredible, I will certainly pop in for a look when I am next in London. Thanks for that!

28th June 2010, 12:22 AM	#4
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,857	Thanks so much for posting these magnificent examples...breathtaking!!

28th June 2010, 12:36 AM	#5
Berkley Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, Texas USA Posts: 257	Thank you very much for posting these. Truly breathtaking.

28th June 2010, 01:19 AM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,221	Thank you sooooo much for the pictures - some great stuff. Wish I could visit there.. (wish I had some of that stuff!)

28th June 2010, 09:17 AM	#8
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,739	Thanks Alex, I echo the comments above!! Only 12000 miles away...might just drop in over the weekend ........but then dreams are free.

28th June 2010, 12:38 PM	#10
ALEX Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 936	Thanks for all your comments !!! I am so glad you liked the pictures:-) I remember my reaction when I first walked in:-) ... I still cannot contain it every time I see it:-). I know some are unable to visit in person, and so many other world-class collections, public and private. this is why we have this community and share our passion and knowledge with each other. I'll take more pictures, and will be happy to snap and send closeups/details of any particular item.... I'll be there again tomorrow:-)

28th June 2010, 01:35 PM	#11
RSWORD Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,084	Fantastic! Thank you for sharing. If there are any Chinese/Tibetan/SE Asian items in the collection it would be great to see a few pictures.

28th June 2010, 02:54 PM	#13
sirupate Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: England Posts: 373	OMG! What an amazing collection, thank you so much for the pics

28th June 2010, 08:12 PM	#14
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,293	I put my keyboard away before opening this thread; it was a wise decision . My Sweet Lord !!!!

29th June 2010, 04:08 PM	#15
dennee Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: College Park, MD Posts: 186	There is a published catalog (1964) of the collection, but it contains no photos. There are a few Chinese things, but mostly decorative items. There is a sword and an officer's helmet and ding jia "tunic." I don't think there is any Tibetan stuff, but there's a Bhutanese "dirk" and musket. There are some Burmese and Indonesian items.

29th June 2010, 06:55 PM	#16
olikara Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: India Posts: 100	Pleaase take snaps of the Seringapatam pieces while you are there. Thanks.

30th June 2010, 04:56 AM	#18
Nathaniel Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 865	"The Wallace Collection is a national museum which displays the wonderful works of art collected in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries by the first four Marquesses of Hertford and Sir Richard Wallace, the son of the 4th Marquess. It was bequeathed to the British nation by Sir Richard's widow, Lady Wallace, in 1897." Damm, I wish I had a Uncle like that...and I his favorite Nephew who he remembered in his will

30th June 2010, 06:58 AM	#19
laEspadaAncha Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 608	Absolutely Stunning... After looking through those pictures, I had to go console my collection just to reassure them that at least they're special to me.

30th June 2010, 02:55 PM	#21
Nathaniel Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 865

12th July 2010, 06:26 AM	#22
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	round two G'day Alex, Did you get to do a second round photo journey. Gav

13th July 2010, 10:52 PM	#23
ALEX Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 936	Here are a few more pictures. Not many Asian arms, but a few very interesting and very fine ones. I'll post another series of Turkish weapons next. Attached Images

13th July 2010, 10:56 PM	#24
ALEX Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 936	more... Attached Images

13th July 2010, 11:00 PM	#25
ALEX Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 936	More ... ... ... Attached Images

13th July 2010, 11:25 PM	#26
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Thank you Thank you Alex, your a gentleman, I look forward to the next visual feast. Nice to see some other arms, China, Nepal, Bhutan etc, very nice actually. Gav

14th July 2010, 08:42 AM	#27
Tatyana Dianova Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 695	Mmmm... Delicious Thank you Alex for the feast!

14th July 2010, 09:49 AM	#28
spiral Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,712	Thank you Alex for the time taken in taking & sharing these. Truly stunning pieces. Spiral

14th July 2010, 01:56 PM	#29
Berkley Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, Texas USA Posts: 257	Alex, we are all greatly indebted to you for sharing these remarkable works of art with us. My sincerest thanks. Berkley

14th July 2010, 02:04 PM	#30
RSWORD Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,084	Thanks Alex for taking the time to photograph so many wonderful pieces and sharing a wide variety of them. The pictures are very good and clear and highlight both the quality and fine details of these pieces. A take away for me is to see superb 18th and 19th century weapons where the gold koftgari is absolutely pristine. No wear or anything. If we were to see an Indian sword these days in this kind of condition we might question the authenticity of the gold work but as we can see here, if an item is carefully kept all these years the goldwork can remain in "as new" condition. Absolutely wonderful!