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Dmitry 22nd February 2014 04:42 PM

ID on silver-mounted swords with serrated blades.
 
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These are out of my comfort zone.
The mounts are sterling silver. What is the exact attribution?
Thanks!

spiral 22nd February 2014 04:58 PM

Unusual!

The silverwork images look Burmese or Thai.

Spiral

Dmitry 23rd February 2014 05:40 AM

Yes, I thought Burma as well, when I saw the hilts, however I don't recall the Burmese blades of this shape (to me they almost look like some type of Indian temple sword blades), which imho may indicate that these were some type of ritual swords?

russel 23rd February 2014 06:47 AM

What is the thickness and bevel on the blades? They look rather thin.

VANDOO 23rd February 2014 08:48 AM

THEY ARE LIKELY PROCESSIONAL SWORDS TO BE CARRIED IN ADVANCE OF ANY ROYALTY IN PROCESSIONS AND SUCH. THEY ARE ALSO SOMETIMES REFERRED TO AS BEARING SWORDS. THEY ARE USUALLY VERY LARGE AND HEAVY WITH POOR BALANCE AND NOT MUCH OF AN EDGE ON THE BLADES.
I AGREE THESE ARE LIKELY FROM THE THAI/BURMA AREA.

spiral 23rd February 2014 09:35 AM

I think I recall that there is a type of Burmese tribal Dancing Dha listed in Rawlsons Indian Arms,that has some shape similarities. {differences as well.}

I haven't got mine to hand but if so it might suggest Burma more than Thailand?

spiral

Cthulhu 23rd February 2014 06:45 PM

Are the grips really bending in opposite directions, or am I misreading the photo?
Regardless, quite nice looking pieces!


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