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3rd April 2006, 07:35 AM
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Horrible... I would guess that it is a rather modern india production. Any thoughs? |
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3rd April 2006, 07:48 AM
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No. IMO the sword is antique. Ottoman empire. The scabbard is newer and Indian.
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3rd April 2006, 08:09 AM
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 Ok, but, that gilding looks new to me also... Has it been regilded?
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3rd April 2006, 08:47 AM
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Looks like a very handsome old sword. I particularly like the blade -- plain but efficient. The silver wash on hilt and scabbard metals shows some wear consistent with the age of the sword.
Did you notice the winning bidder? Artzi generally knows what he is doing. Ian. |
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3rd April 2006, 09:18 AM
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I'm not the expert but seeing and handling some of these swords I'm going to second Yannis and Ian opinions. Looks very fine. And I'm not telling this because of oriental-arms
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3rd April 2006, 12:58 PM
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I second Yannis on his thoughts, old, authentic, but a new indian scabbard
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