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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd February 2021, 03:16 PM
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Posted By Runjeet Singh
I agree with Battara that it is a trisula...

I agree with Battara that it is a trisula (trident). The Trident stamp was used by quite a few Rajput states, and is often accompanied with the name of the Maharajah. Robert Elgood identifies several...
Forum: Swap Forum 21st September 2018, 11:07 AM
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Views: 4,909
Posted By Runjeet Singh
ONLINE CATALOGUE: ARTS DES GUERRIERS D'ORIENT

Dear all,

Please click on the link below to view my latest catalogue which is published (online only) in English and French. Enquiries to info@runjeetsingh.com
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st September 2018, 10:59 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 38,201
Posted By Runjeet Singh
Dear Jens, I do apologise I have been away...

Dear Jens,

I do apologise I have been away exhibiting and only just returned. I dont think I did have the inscription translated when I sold the sword to Charles, so I would be interested to hear...
Forum: Swap Forum 18th February 2018, 02:40 PM
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Views: 4,387
Posted By Runjeet Singh
ICONIC NEW YORK: An exhibition by Runjeet Singh

Dear forum members,

I am pleased to announce my second exhibition as part of Asia Week New York which takes place in Manhattan, 15-23 March 2018. Please see below advert for full details, I hope...
Forum: Swap Forum 28th August 2017, 10:48 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,393
Posted By Runjeet Singh
BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS

Dear all,

I have had my website redesigned to better serve my clients and others interested in the field. My current inventory can be easily accessed, usually with multiple photographs, and three...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th July 2017, 06:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,194
Posted By Runjeet Singh
The Roy Elvis book is planned for release at the...

The Roy Elvis book is planned for release at the end of this year / beginning of 2018.

Regards,
Runjeet.
Forum: Swap Forum 17th November 2016, 11:25 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 5,216
Posted By Runjeet Singh
Arms & Armour from the East 2016

Dear all,

I am proud to present my second printed catalogue titled ‘Arms & Armour from the East – Winter 2016’. Printed in a limited production of A4+ size, I publish 40 carefully selected...
Forum: Swap Forum 26th July 2016, 11:06 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,190
Posted By Runjeet Singh
Reprint: Arms & Armour from the East 2015

Dear All,

After selling out of the original run, I have reprinted a small amount of my 2015 catalogue, it will be the last run.

It can of course be read online, or if you want the real thing...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th June 2016, 10:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,431
Posted By Runjeet Singh
I was offered a small group of Sikh weapons...

I was offered a small group of Sikh weapons several years ago, all late 19th century and early 20th century, there was a very similar dagger in the group. Since, I have seen a few of these daggers...
Forum: Swap Forum 11th December 2015, 11:57 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 5,726
Posted By Runjeet Singh
New Catalogue: Arms & Armour from the East

Dear all,

I am proud to present my first printed catalogue titled ‘Arms and Armour from the East – Winter 2015’. A carefully curated collection of 50 items for sale of artistic and academic merit....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd April 2015, 03:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 15,119
Posted By Runjeet Singh
I agree with Stefan that these are NOT fakes. ...

I agree with Stefan that these are NOT fakes. 17th/18thC and been wire wheeled. I don't think they were ever of the best quality, but they are armoury examples that have been left to rot, and then...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd April 2015, 03:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,528
Posted By Runjeet Singh
To my eye this sword is 19th Century and...

To my eye this sword is 19th Century and completely genuine. How do I know? Now that is a difficult question, I think you just have to look at lots of originals and compare them to the fakes.
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th December 2014, 12:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,435
Posted By Runjeet Singh
Hi Charles, The Dervish pic credit I believe...

Hi Charles,

The Dervish pic credit I believe belongs to Eric from this forum - "Estrch". I had it saved, and I think it was Eric who sent it to me.

Regarding the real use of these weapons, I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th December 2014, 02:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,658
Posted By Runjeet Singh
What an effort! Well done!! It's interesting to...

What an effort! Well done!! It's interesting to see the range of quality - it's not all jewel studded, some appreciation of rare forms and good quality steel work as well.

Runjeet.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th December 2014, 03:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,000
Posted By Runjeet Singh
I agree with Ibrahiim - Omani - beautiful gun,...

I agree with Ibrahiim - Omani - beautiful gun, but the typical padded butt is missing - you often find these covered in deer skin as a hunting trophy for the owner.

Regards
Runjeet
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st December 2014, 12:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,542
Posted By Runjeet Singh
Interesting piece - the hilt looks like some of...

Interesting piece - the hilt looks like some of the brass hilts coming out of Orissa - they sometimes appear on eBay with the Indian dealers.

It certainly has a very tribal or Folk art look...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th November 2014, 01:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 19,513
Posted By Runjeet Singh
Eric, My experience is based on North Indian...

Eric,

My experience is based on North Indian languages and culture, but I guess, the Arab traders and settlers, especially in South India, would have used the word 'Jambiya'. Do you have a title...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th November 2014, 02:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 19,513
Posted By Runjeet Singh
A favorite among the Sikhs, if you go to Amritsar...

A favorite among the Sikhs, if you go to Amritsar to visit the Golden Temple, you will find the souvenir shops selling replicas (some are quite good!), and many Sikhs wearing them as 'Kirpan's' (the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th October 2014, 10:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,156
Posted By Runjeet Singh
Hi Charles, This shield has been bugging me...

Hi Charles,

This shield has been bugging me all week, I have seen similar but couldn't remember where - well I had chance to go through my books, and found the one I had been thinking of, in fact...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st October 2014, 02:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,485
Posted By Runjeet Singh
Hi Rsword. Permission to back peddle?! It's...

Hi Rsword.

Permission to back peddle?! It's just that your pics make me see it in a different light, particularly picture 4. The image looks like it could be the shaft of a Persian tabar, or...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st September 2014, 05:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,854
Posted By Runjeet Singh
Fantastic work Eric. The editing of the images...

Fantastic work Eric. The editing of the images really do make a difference in viewing the items and studying the detail - good job!

Runjeet.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th August 2014, 11:17 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 23,250
Posted By Runjeet Singh
Great work Eric, I look forward to seeing more. ...

Great work Eric, I look forward to seeing more.

Regards
Runjeet
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th August 2014, 06:42 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 23,250
Posted By Runjeet Singh
Hi Eric, Yes, totally South Indian in...

Hi Eric,

Yes, totally South Indian in design. The Yali is predominantly a Hindu icon, and interestingly popular in Mysore, even during the reign of Islamic ruler Tipu Sultan. Although I don't...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th August 2014, 12:58 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 23,250
Posted By Runjeet Singh
Hi Kurt/Eric, Lovely katar, and thanks for...

Hi Kurt/Eric,

Lovely katar, and thanks for sharing!

The gold koftgari on your Katar certainly has some age to it, and bears the hall marks of 17th or 18th work.

My theory would be that the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th August 2014, 12:17 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 23,250
Posted By Runjeet Singh
My last email was published without me seeing...

My last email was published without me seeing Eric's last message..........I guess my question re the gold work still stands, some of the other questions/comments no longer apply or have been...
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