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Hi to "Ethiopians"

On 03.10.2006 started Ethiopia,Anyone?
But it stopped.
It was my pleasure to read everything. I will do that again.
I am a new member.
Live in Bulgaria.
I would like you to see the two blades I have and expect your comments.
Especially concerning the " O.Terzian" sign.
McDougall mentioned somewhere Sarkis Terzian as a trader. But who is "O"?

http://prikachi.com/files/1280263J.jpg
http://prikachi.com/files/1280264q.jpg
http://prikachi.com/files/1280265k.jpg
http://prikachi.com/files/1280266N.jpg
http://prikachi.com/files/1280267W.jpg
http://prikachi.com/files/1280268V.jpg
http://prikachi.com/files/1280269a.jpg
http://prikachi.com/files/1280270X.jpg

Best regards to all
Emo

more pics- saif/ Ethiopia

the pics of shotel

still pics of shotel

Hi Emo,

It's good that you posted the saif here. You should post the shotel as well, we like building up the forum database with good examples.

Cheers,
Emanuel

about saif and shotel

let'see the shotel

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emanuel

Hi Emo,

It's good that you posted the saif here. You should post the shotel as well, we like building up the forum database with good examples.

Cheers,
Emanuel

shotel pics coming

http://prikachi.com/files/1280853H.jpg
http://prikachi.com/files/1280854X.jpg

http://prikachi.com/files/1280856R.jpg

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http://prikachi.com/files/1280863w.jpg
http://prikachi.com/files/1280864h.jpg

http://prikachi.com/files/1280866n.jpg
http://prikachi.com/files/1280869K.jpg

cheers to all
Emo

Hi Sarkis,
These straight sa'if blades were of the type produced in England, as well from German producers in the early 20th century. The examples hilted in Arabia tended to be more elaborate in the hilts, many silverwork.
Sarkis Terzian (1868-1915) was as mentioned, an importer who was instrumental in acquiring weapons for Menelik II from the latter 19th century into the 20th I believe. It would stand to reason that the initial O may have been that of a relative, but I do not have further details on this importer.
The English blades were typically marked as Wilkinson, or if made by Mole (in the 1920's acquired by Wilkinson) would have been stamped.

The German producers seem to have produced 'blanks' with the floral motif, and would have been stamped at forte by the supplier as these are.

I agree with Emanuel, please post others so we can keep adding to the archives here and add to the compendium of data.

All best regards,
Jim

Thread closed .
At least 1 of these item/s is currently for sale elsewhere .

Emil, you need to read the Forum rules .. :rolleyes: