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Forum: European Armoury 29th October 2024, 01:04 AM
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Posted By Royston
OK Jim, duly noted.

OK Jim, duly noted.
Forum: European Armoury 24th October 2024, 06:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,023
Posted By Royston
italian Fascist Knife ?

This is similar to photos I have found of the Italian Youth Navel dagger but the guard is curved and the scabbard is solid brass so I cannot find an exact match. Does anyone recognise it?
Thanks in...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd December 2023, 06:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 25,851
Posted By Royston
I suggest that you ask a hair dresser.

I suggest that you ask a hair dresser.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th December 2023, 11:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 35,295
Posted By Royston
In the first photo from top to bottom Bone ...

In the first photo from top to bottom
Bone
Elephant ivory
Walrus ivory
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 22nd August 2023, 12:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,554
Posted By Royston
Thanks everyone.

Thanks everyone.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 14th August 2023, 09:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,554
Posted By Royston
Unknown heads

Anyone know who these are and what their purpose is ?
Approx 28cm wide and made of a dense plaster.
German or Eastern European ?
Thanks
Roy
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th May 2022, 09:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,755
Posted By Royston
Wayang Golek swords

Has anyone seen these before.
I am thinking for the tourist market but the blades are quite usable.
Roy
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd May 2022, 04:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,305
Posted By Royston
zoomorphic, not anthropomorphic

zoomorphic, not anthropomorphic
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd May 2022, 01:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,305
Posted By Royston
Hello I meant the comment to be a bit "tongue...

Hello
I meant the comment to be a bit "tongue in cheek" but it looks as though that has backfired on me.
The main point was the " monster" style of hilt that I had not come across before in these...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st May 2022, 02:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,305
Posted By Royston
Phillipines or Indonesia?

Was this made by an Indonesian who had seen a Tenegre or a Filipino who liked Indonesian blades and scabbards?

The face is very similar to a tenegre hilt that I have.

O/A length is 18"
Blade...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th March 2022, 12:40 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 93,495
Posted By Royston
Some minatures

Here are a few more.
No idea what the two small silver ones were made for, they look like broaches but have not got clasps on them and are too small to be effective letter openers. The Cocos...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th March 2022, 07:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,843
Posted By Royston
Andaman

I worked off the coast of the Andamans for a year in 1981, this was before it was opened up to tourists. We were only allowed there as we were drilling for oil for the Indian National oil company. ...
Forum: European Armoury 28th February 2022, 09:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,250
Posted By Royston
Thank you Gentlemen, The blade fits the...

Thank you Gentlemen,
The blade fits the scabbard really well, but as you say, it appears to be the wrong way around. As I said, not my field of collecting so I think I will pass it on.
Thanks...
Forum: European Armoury 24th February 2022, 10:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,250
Posted By Royston
Identification please

Hello
Not my usual field of collecting but I picked this up recently and am wondering what it is. French 1845 is one suggestion but what do you think?
pictures were taken in a rush so are poor. I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th February 2022, 03:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,884
Posted By Royston
The title should say "way" not "...

The title should say "way" not " war"
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th February 2022, 03:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,884
Posted By Royston
Indonesian, English or the other way around?

I have had this Indonesian knife for a long time and often wondered about the origin of the hilt.
Found this Bowie on the net and I think the question of origin is answered.
What do you think? ...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 20th October 2021, 05:49 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 42,657
Posted By Royston
Styx were not in Grease, it was Olivia...

Styx were not in Grease, it was Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 30th August 2021, 03:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,219
Posted By Royston
Chair back or bell hanger?

A recent purchase just because I like it.
Any suggestions as to what it is? So far I have come up with a chair back or a bell hanger. Nicely carved with a five clawed dragon which is said to be...
Forum: European Armoury 7th February 2021, 12:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,284
Posted By Royston
Thanks everyone on behalf of the owner. Cheers ...

Thanks everyone on behalf of the owner.
Cheers
Roy
Forum: European Armoury 5th February 2021, 11:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,284
Posted By Royston
French sword for ID

Good Morning
Some friends of mine just found this sword under some floorboards in a house that they are renovating in France.
I know next to nothing about French swords so any information would be...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd January 2021, 08:51 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 337,119
Posted By Royston
Hello Xasterix. Can't tell you too much about...

Hello Xasterix.
Can't tell you too much about them as I find Barung nomenclature somewhat confusing.
However, #5 is slightly hollow ground but it does not have a pronounced rib so I don't think...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th January 2021, 11:36 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 337,119
Posted By Royston
More Barongs

Here is my contribution
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 28th October 2020, 06:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,055
Posted By Royston
WOODEN CARVING

Hello
Is this something interesting or just tourist?
It is approximately 12 inches tall and quite well carved. I think the marble base is a later addition, screwed on for stability.
I am trying...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th October 2020, 09:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,182
Posted By Royston
Do you think it may have started like this one? ...

Do you think it may have started like this one?
If the end piece of the wooden shaft split or broke they may have inserted a "cap" into the crown at the top.
Regards
Roy
Forum: Swap Forum 5th October 2020, 03:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,979
Posted By Royston
Thanks to those who gave me suggestions.

Thanks to those who gave me suggestions.
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