Forum: European Armoury
28th January 2011, 10:04 AM
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Looks a bit like a spontoon
Here's an interesting piece (to me anyway) and I'm not sure how to classify it.
It appears to been made for ceremonial purposes, and is cast in solid brass.
Also it's damaged - looks as if it's...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th January 2011, 08:14 AM
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Forum: European Armoury
27th January 2011, 12:35 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 18,578
Many thanks to you Jim,
For your comprehensive...
Many thanks to you Jim,
For your comprehensive and informative post, it certainly shed a lot of light on the possible history of this sword. Now I have to read up more on the intricacies of these...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th January 2011, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 8
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Forum: European Armoury
26th January 2011, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 18,578
Thanks Michael,
I wondered whether these...
Thanks Michael,
I wondered whether these numbers had any esoteric relevance, and I'd certainly like to know the significance of this actual equation - perhaps it's why Boeing called their favourite...
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Forum: European Armoury
26th January 2011, 09:30 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 18,578
Thanks Norman,
I did look at the early maker's...
Thanks Norman,
I did look at the early maker's marks stickies, and what confuses me is that the running wolf mark that matches this sword is from the late 16thC - which doesn't appear to match the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th January 2011, 07:05 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 7,907
Assorted African pieces for ID
Hello all, This is my first post on the ethnographic forum and I'm hoping a member may have some info on the following pieces. One thing I can say is that all the items have been in my family for...
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Forum: European Armoury
24th January 2011, 11:29 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 18,578
Running Wolf
Hello readers, I'm new to this forum and have enjoyed browsing through many informative posts.
Gathering by the extent of collective knowledge amongst your fellow members, I'm hoping someone may...
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