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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th October 2024, 02:53 PM
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Posted By Jim McDougall
Sure looks like one,as far as I know nobody put...

Sure looks like one,as far as I know nobody put these on souvenir 'weapons'.
These kinds of weapons (Burton, 1884) are the types that became fancifully interpreted as the nebulous 'scimitar' of...
Forum: European Armoury 30th October 2024, 02:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 647
Posted By Jim McDougall
Thanks David.....with the incredible scope of...

Thanks David.....with the incredible scope of variation in these Spanish colonial and Mexican weapons its an endless learning process, which is why these are so fascinating.
I agree, the term...
Forum: European Armoury 30th October 2024, 03:13 AM
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Posted By Jim McDougall
These are both fantastic swords!!!! and as you...

These are both fantastic swords!!!! and as you know I have an affinity for Spanish and Mexican swords we've been talking about for 10 years +

The first one is of course naval due to fouled anchor...
Forum: European Armoury 29th October 2024, 09:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,029
Posted By Jim McDougall
IMO this is NOT a local blade, but as I noted...

IMO this is NOT a local blade, but as I noted either Solingen or a German maker situated in Netherlands made it. Local makers would not have reproduced either the wolf nor especially the date (the...
Forum: European Armoury 29th October 2024, 02:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,029
Posted By Jim McDougall
This is MOST interesting! and while technically...

This is MOST interesting! and while technically 'ethnographic' (as the sword as mounted is) the blade is of course a Solingen type blade of the 18th c.
It seems the blade may have had the point...
Forum: European Armoury 29th October 2024, 02:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,059
Posted By Jim McDougall
Thank you Royston :)

Thank you Royston :)
Forum: European Armoury 28th October 2024, 04:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,225
Posted By Jim McDougall
No apologies needed Neil, and my note was of...

No apologies needed Neil, and my note was of course not personally directed. Over many years I myself have often been one of the notable offenders in this, however in my case it was typically...
Forum: European Armoury 28th October 2024, 07:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,225
Posted By Jim McDougall
Guys, with respect to Fernando, please observe...

Guys, with respect to Fernando, please observe the demarcation of 1900 which he tried to enforce here to avoid WWII militaria etc. and modern weapons.
While obviously all weapons have interest, here...
Forum: European Armoury 28th October 2024, 07:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,059
Posted By Jim McDougall
Possibly read the 'scope of the forum' thread at...

Possibly read the 'scope of the forum' thread at the very beginning of the pages. The idea is to avoid 20th century militaria, WWII stuff etc.
These items are best placed in misc.
If Fernando...
Forum: European Armoury 26th October 2024, 03:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,334
Posted By Jim McDougall
I have no words to describe what sadness this...

I have no words to describe what sadness this brings. Fernando and I always had an unusual relationship, often we were at odds, but I cannot describe the respect I had for him. Our friendship was...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 20th October 2024, 05:24 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 56,543
Posted By Jim McDougall
Just found out that the walls of the Addams...

Just found out that the walls of the Addams family house in the TV series were PINK!!! theres a Halloween tidbit.
Forum: European Armoury 16th October 2024, 08:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,755
Posted By Jim McDougall
To me the most intriguing thing about French...

To me the most intriguing thing about French military bayonets is the potential of association with the French Foreign Legion (in a thread last year), and the novel "Beau Geste" by Christopher Wren....
Forum: European Armoury 8th October 2024, 04:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 28,788
Posted By Jim McDougall
Thank you Rachelle for adding this. From what I...

Thank you Rachelle for adding this. From what I can find, William Widdowson & Robert Veale worked at 73 Strand in London from 1835-1876. After that the firm merged, Widdowson had passed in 1872.
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th October 2024, 05:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,754
Posted By Jim McDougall
While the flyssa has been discussed it seems...

While the flyssa has been discussed it seems endlessly here on the forum over many years, it seems worthwhile to look at some of the peculiarities of these intriguing swords for those interested in...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th October 2024, 03:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 17,529
Posted By Jim McDougall
It is understandable to 'test the waters' before...

It is understandable to 'test the waters' before buying an item, (caveat emptor)and wise to check the expertise of others with more experience with a certain field before any transaction.

While...
Forum: European Armoury 3rd October 2024, 08:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,640
Posted By Jim McDougall
Well noted Bob, and I agree entirely. The reason...

Well noted Bob, and I agree entirely. The reason for the prohibition of posting of items in live auction etc. is due to obvious potential for litigation resulting from publicly posted comments which...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd October 2024, 02:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,218
Posted By Jim McDougall
ABSOLUTELY excellent recommendation!!! a well...

ABSOLUTELY excellent recommendation!!! a well written and thorough resource by two brilliant scholars on these topics.
Forum: European Armoury 2nd October 2024, 02:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 28,788
Posted By Jim McDougall
Thank you Rachelle for the additional...

Thank you Rachelle for the additional information! Clearly your grandfather was a fascinating and interesting guy who liked to expand his horizons judging by his eclectic scope of collecting. It...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th September 2024, 08:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,218
Posted By Jim McDougall
The term 'scimitar' is more of a corruption...

The term 'scimitar' is more of a corruption derived from probably the mid 16th century Persian term for saber, 'shamshir', which became the Italian 'scimitarra' in the effort in translating . While...
Forum: European Armoury 30th September 2024, 06:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 28,788
Posted By Jim McDougall
This is a most interesting thread in examining...

This is a most interesting thread in examining this Scottish basket hilt, which is 'by the numbers' a traditional Glasgow form. I have been going through resources to find comparisons, and there are...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th September 2024, 04:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 17,529
Posted By Jim McDougall
Exactly in the same manner. Various markings on...

Exactly in the same manner. Various markings on European blades might be perceived in many different ways symbolically in various cultural spheres.
For example, the cross and orb often used on...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th September 2024, 07:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 22,919
Posted By Jim McDougall
Extremely well put Changdao!! This is probably...

Extremely well put Changdao!!
This is probably one of the best and most comprehensive explanations of the dynamics of West African sword forms and those tribal peoples who used them that I have...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th September 2024, 03:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 17,529
Posted By Jim McDougall
You bet Cel, glad I could offer some help. This...

You bet Cel, glad I could offer some help. This piece might be of some speculative value in the sense of the traditional character of these being put together, but a good measure of optimism is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th September 2024, 01:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 17,529
Posted By Jim McDougall
Previous thread VOC

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=18159&highlight=blades+comprehensive

I agree entirely with David, the VOC marking here seems a bit off, and we do need better and more comprehensive...
Forum: European Armoury 27th September 2024, 08:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 18,074
Posted By Jim McDougall
ESPADA ANCHA

http://www.vikingsword.com/ethsword/espadaan/McDougall%20Espada%20Ancha%20or%20Machete.pdf

When I wrote this article on the espada ancha, part of the theme concerned not only the use of this term...
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