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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th July 2025, 02:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 40,067
Posted By BBJW
I believe the kukri with crude engraving and the...

I believe the kukri with crude engraving and the kothimora are a mismatch.-bbjw
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd July 2025, 05:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,356
Posted By BBJW
I would guess Turkish/Ottoman/Balkan.-- bbjw

I would guess Turkish/Ottoman/Balkan.-- bbjw
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd October 2024, 02:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 58,709
Posted By BBJW
Not a Kothimora. Likely post WW1.-- bbjw

Not a Kothimora. Likely post WW1.-- bbjw
Forum: European Armoury 27th July 2024, 05:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 26,079
Posted By BBJW
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Sorry that I'm unable to post a photo at this time. Cutlass marked for the West India Dock Co. and the museum said it was approx. from circa 1812 and would I donate it! The very wide curved blade...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th May 2024, 08:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 64,411
Posted By BBJW
I believe early 20th century Persian with perhaps...

I believe early 20th century Persian with perhaps some Indian influence.--bbjw
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th July 2023, 08:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 29,097
Posted By BBJW
Many 'spike' tomahawks are were used on sailing...

Many 'spike' tomahawks are were used on sailing ships. The spike being used to pull away downed rigging.-- bbjw
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th June 2023, 07:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 60,975
Posted By BBJW
Looks like something I made in high school metal...

Looks like something I made in high school metal shop.--bbjw
Forum: European Armoury 18th May 2023, 07:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 24,947
Posted By BBJW
Agreed.--bbjw

Agreed.--bbjw
Forum: European Armoury 18th May 2023, 06:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 37,134
Posted By BBJW
It stands for company. My WIDC cutlass came from...

It stands for company. My WIDC cutlass came from Eastern Europe and how it got there is a mystery. Also the WIDC museum dated it circa 1812-1820 and asked if I cared to donate it. Cheers- bbjw
Forum: European Armoury 17th May 2023, 03:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 37,134
Posted By BBJW
My WIDC cutlass has the same maker's mark- F H...

My WIDC cutlass has the same maker's mark- F H and the boat. Yours with the same mark is the only other one I've seen.-- bbjw
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st May 2023, 04:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 24,743
Posted By BBJW
This looks like a Persian primer flask with the...

This looks like a Persian primer flask with the punctured circle decoration and a nipple prick.-- bbjw
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st May 2023, 04:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,234
Posted By BBJW
Tourist piece. Live and learn.--bbjw

Tourist piece. Live and learn.--bbjw
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th January 2023, 07:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 40,086
Posted By BBJW
I should have added that this axe with a spike...

I should have added that this axe with a spike was for a mahout's (elephant driver) use and not meant to be a battle axe.-- bbjw
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th January 2023, 04:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 40,086
Posted By BBJW
Decorative/souvenir piece. Real ones were all...

Decorative/souvenir piece. Real ones were all steel except for perhaps a brass decoration on the 'hammer' and a screw in spike in the handle with handcut threads.--bbjw
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th January 2023, 08:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 92,604
Posted By BBJW
Agreed that it is Central American (South...

Agreed that it is Central American (South Texas/Arizona) most likely El Salvador.--bbjw
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th October 2022, 07:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 19,548
Posted By BBJW
Photo?-- bbjw

Photo?-- bbjw
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th August 2022, 07:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 18,410
Posted By BBJW
Or newer?-- bbjw

Or newer?-- bbjw
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd July 2022, 06:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 51,677
Posted By BBJW
This closed style is known as 'Eye of Dove'...

This closed style is known as 'Eye of Dove' according to Powell.- bbjw
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th June 2022, 05:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 51,677
Posted By BBJW
The oldest kukri I have ( from a well known San...

The oldest kukri I have ( from a well known San Francisco collector) circa 1800 has a cho/kaudi. Koras before that did not have one. At least as far as I know.-- bbjw
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th June 2022, 12:56 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 49,820
Posted By BBJW
Indian ones usually have a steel haft with a...

Indian ones usually have a steel haft with a spike that is scrwed inside. Also elephant motif.---bbjw
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th May 2022, 08:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 14,222
Posted By BBJW
I could be wrong, but Turkish tourist piece is my...

I could be wrong, but Turkish tourist piece is my thought.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th May 2022, 08:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,888
Posted By BBJW
I think this is an Indian blade and not...

I think this is an Indian blade and not Italian.-- bbjw
Forum: European Armoury 14th May 2022, 05:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 19,288
Posted By BBJW
Looks as though someone had too much time on...

Looks as though someone had too much time on their hands.-- bbjw
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th May 2022, 07:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 17,462
Posted By BBJW
No help on the translation, but the head I...

No help on the translation, but the head I believe to be circa 1850 and the handle/shaft hardwood.-- bbjw
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th April 2022, 06:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 16,410
Posted By BBJW
It looks Somalia/Sudanese area to me. Pre 1900.--...

It looks Somalia/Sudanese area to me. Pre 1900.-- bbjw
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