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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th January 2024, 10:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,472
Posted By Peter Andeweg
The large nasal guards is ment as a general...

The large nasal guards is ment as a general feature seen on older helmets, of course a later copy can also have a large or wide nasal guard, but it is just for reference.

I will check my books to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th January 2024, 10:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,712
Posted By Peter Andeweg
Hello! I believe the 'pedang' is Sumatran,...

Hello!

I believe the 'pedang' is Sumatran, traditionally washed and traditionally forged blade. I don't think there was a specific type of pamor constructed, but just made in the traditional way....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th January 2024, 01:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,472
Posted By Peter Andeweg
Nice examples, I believe them to be late...

Nice examples,

I believe them to be late 19th century, the large nasal guards are often seen on earlier helmets from the 16th and 17th century. The manner of decoration and mail aventail points me...
Forum: Swap Forum 14th October 2023, 07:21 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,078
Posted By Peter Andeweg
Latest catalogue 'Fall 2023'

Dear members and friends,

Our latest catalogue, Fall 2023 is now listed.

A fine selection of cultures was included such as China, Korea, India, The Philippines and the Indonesian Archipelago....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th July 2023, 03:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,452
Posted By Peter Andeweg
A very unusual type. Hilt and shape wise, I would...

A very unusual type. Hilt and shape wise, I would consider it being made in Lombok. The blade shows a typical 'Turkish ribbon' pattern, to me only seen in Yataghan leaf shaped blades and rarely on...
Forum: Swap Forum 2nd July 2023, 04:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,799
Posted By Peter Andeweg
New Catalogue Summer 2023 'Treasures of the Oriënt'

Dear members,

Our latest catalogue: Summer 2023 'Treasures of the Oriënt' was just launched. Feel free to opt-in for a free pdf example or see the newest items on www.antiquesbythesea.com
Our...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th June 2023, 08:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,590
Posted By Peter Andeweg
An interesting thought, I'm eager to see some...

An interesting thought, I'm eager to see some more pictures of it when you have received it!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th June 2023, 03:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,590
Posted By Peter Andeweg
Interesting piece! I believe it is from Mid...

Interesting piece!

I believe it is from Mid or West-Sumatra, probably the Aceh area due to the decoration on the bolster and steep angle similar seen on rencong and other swords and daggers from...
Forum: Swap Forum 5th April 2023, 04:20 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,441
Posted By Peter Andeweg
Spring 2023 Catalogue

Today the 'Spring 2023 catalogue' is listed on the website.

Have a look at the attached pdf catalogue or go to www.antiquesbythesea.com

Best wishes!
Forum: Swap Forum 21st February 2023, 07:59 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,073
Posted By Peter Andeweg
Tunesian Berber Sword

Dear members,

Offering a rare and massive Berber sword with horn hilt and heavy blade.

Materials: Steel, Horn, Iron

Dimensions:

Hilt: 17cm
Blade spine thickness: 6mm
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd January 2023, 09:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,846
Posted By Peter Andeweg
This is a Berber sword, most of these are...

This is a Berber sword, most of these are attributed to Tunesia. The hilt is made of horn, which sometimes looks like wood. Many local and European import blades were used. Often with a self-made...
Forum: Swap Forum 13th January 2023, 06:54 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,907
Posted By Peter Andeweg
Discount announcement

Dear members,

A firm price reduction was placed today.

Feel free to have a look around and contact me anytime.

www.antiquesbythesea.com
Forum: Swap Forum 21st October 2022, 12:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,235
Posted By Peter Andeweg
Autumn Update

Dear members,

A series of new arrivals was added to the website, being part one of two!

Visit: www.antiquesbythesea.com

Kindest regards!
Forum: European Armoury 1st May 2022, 03:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,794
Posted By Peter Andeweg
I noticed this sword at auction. The thing that...

I noticed this sword at auction. The thing that kept me off was the modern bolt attached to the pommel which seems to be a clue of more recent manufacture (a copy) and so did the velvet inside the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st May 2022, 02:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,305
Posted By Peter Andeweg
This is an Indonesian 'Golok' from Sundang...

This is an Indonesian 'Golok' from Sundang (West-Java). dating from the first half of the 20th century.
Forum: European Armoury 2nd March 2022, 09:58 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 18,975
Posted By Peter Andeweg
Here is a tobacco jar made in Delft, 18th...

Here is a tobacco jar made in Delft, 18th century, with decoration inspired from the colonies, note the 'Indian' , original inhabitant of the Americas, and the VOC monogram on the right of the jar....
Forum: European Armoury 1st March 2022, 07:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 18,975
Posted By Peter Andeweg
A very interesting piece. I was thinking of Spain...

A very interesting piece. I was thinking of Spain with the typical Miquelet lock. The decoration reminds me of the Spanish colonies, such as native inhabitants from the Americas.
Similar figures can...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th February 2022, 02:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,655
Posted By Peter Andeweg
This example seems Vietnamese, 19th century. The...

This example seems Vietnamese, 19th century. The fittings are typical for the Northern regions. While the blade could be Southern Chinese made.
Forum: Swap Forum 18th February 2022, 07:20 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,125
Posted By Peter Andeweg
Sale

Dear members,

The major part of the inventory is now lowered in price, feel free to have a look around and never hesitate to get in touch!

www.antiquesbythesea.com

Best regards!
Forum: Swap Forum 31st January 2022, 10:10 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,463
Posted By Peter Andeweg
A Kemoera Blunderbuss

Dear members,
I listed a Kemoera Blunderbuss. For those who are interested, many items are posted before in an email campaign, those who are interested can easily subscribe.

Visit:...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th January 2022, 02:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,042
Posted By Peter Andeweg
Thank you, I was going to send you the same...

Thank you, I was going to send you the same link.:)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd January 2022, 11:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,042
Posted By Peter Andeweg
Thank you all for your input!

Thank you all for your input!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd January 2022, 07:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,042
Posted By Peter Andeweg
Thank you for your comments gentlemen, I was...

Thank you for your comments gentlemen, I was leaning towards Gobang Bandung, but this piece is not really a textbook example.
I did a light etch on the blade to reveal the pamoresque pattern.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd January 2022, 05:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,042
Posted By Peter Andeweg
Luzon or Bandung?

Dear members, a while ago I acquired an unusual sword which was attributed to the Philippines, but it had me puzzled until today. The general outlines are often seen on the West Javanese 'Gobang...
Forum: Swap Forum 10th January 2022, 10:23 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,821
Posted By Peter Andeweg
Newly listed: Ainu and India

Dear members,

A selection of newly listed items is added to the website.
Including a very rare Ainu 'Makiri' knife and a South Indian katar and a wootz blades Talwar.

Visit:...
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