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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd May 2017, 06:31 PM
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Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Well done, Peter! Nice meeting you in Baltimore

Well done, Peter!
Nice meeting you in Baltimore
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd May 2017, 02:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,130
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Anyone seen a parang ihlang in this dress before?

It is mounted entirely in antler, carved in aso motifs. The blade looks to be handforged and intended for cutting. Doesn't appear to be very old. Can anyone pinpoint the work or date it?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd May 2017, 11:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,039
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Jose is right. It's the way the blade is...

Jose is right. It's the way the blade is heat-treated.
It's a desirable characteristic, congratulations.
Forum: Swap Forum 1st May 2017, 05:26 PM
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Views: 18,537
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
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Forum: Swap Forum 29th April 2017, 01:34 AM
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Views: 18,537
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
OUR MAY 27 SPRING SALE CATALOG NOW ONLINE!

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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 27th April 2017, 04:23 PM
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Views: 8,349
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
It's Ottoman, c. 1850. Nice example

It's Ottoman, c. 1850. Nice example
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th April 2017, 06:02 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 68,121
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Well observed, Jim. Not only is the hilt of...

Well observed, Jim.
Not only is the hilt of the sword the chief is wearing identifiable; the entire sword is clearly Ottoman work of the latter 17th century, right down to the belt.
Pity more...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th April 2017, 12:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,472
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Very nice example. Difficult to say for...

Very nice example.
Difficult to say for certain from the photos, but it appears the barrel, and necessarily the stock, have been shortened a good bit from their original length-- a not uncommon...
Forum: European Armoury 10th April 2017, 05:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 15,387
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
The blade is as you conclude, Jim et al. The...

The blade is as you conclude, Jim et al.
The hilt is a recent fabrication.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 8th April 2017, 08:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,103
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Beautiful piece, Fernando. When the silver does...

Beautiful piece, Fernando.
When the silver does patinate, all of the parts will do so evenly.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th April 2017, 02:15 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 44,869
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Farewell, Barry. You were one of a kind. ...

Farewell, Barry. You were one of a kind.
Condolences to the Parks family.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th March 2017, 11:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,478
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Absolutely. Nothing at all to do with intellect,...

Absolutely. Nothing at all to do with intellect, years of study, an innate aesthetic and plain old hard work on Charles' part
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th March 2017, 05:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 17,538
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Amazing aesthetic, thanks for sharing

Amazing aesthetic, thanks for sharing
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th March 2017, 08:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 22,051
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
It's perfectly authentic, second half of the 19th...

It's perfectly authentic, second half of the 19th century. It's a later than average example and condition is quite good, showing very little wear. That said, the wiggle engraving on the mounts is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th March 2017, 09:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,835
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
There is no date visible in the photos. The...

There is no date visible in the photos. The pommel is contemporary Georgian work.
There are a number of inaccuracies regarding the ethnic and political history of Daghestan in what you wrote.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th March 2017, 04:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 21,546
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
An often-overlooked theory regarding these...

An often-overlooked theory regarding these weapons, which is certainly as plausible as that which states that they were designed for use around shields, is one in which a soldier in perplexing doubt...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th March 2017, 07:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 21,546
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
These aren't thrusting weapons. They are a...

These aren't thrusting weapons. They are a variety of saber which allows
them to be used effectively for a drawcut in close quarters on foot.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd March 2017, 05:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 21,546
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
That piece sold through Auctions Imperial in...

That piece sold through Auctions Imperial in 2012.
The description addresses the unusual motifs on the grip.
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st March 2017, 04:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 21,246
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Not only is it wootz, but the last photo above...

Not only is it wootz, but the last photo above clearly suggests a ladder pattern.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th February 2017, 03:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 21,246
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
It is certainly a Persian shamshir. The blade...

It is certainly a Persian shamshir.
The blade is inscribed in the upper cartouche, ABBAS SHAH BANDE-YE VILAYET, which was the title adopted by Shah Abbas I (r. 1588-1629) and used by shahs of Iran...
Forum: European Armoury 9th February 2017, 05:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 38,194
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
I agree with Ibrahim's proposal. Michael...

I agree with Ibrahim's proposal. Michael contributed a great deal to our knowledge.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th February 2017, 06:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 8,456
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Thank you for sharing this rare example, Jose. ...

Thank you for sharing this rare example, Jose.
Nicely restored, as always ;0)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th February 2017, 05:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 47,748
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
I asked because it shows Spanish Colonial,...

I asked because it shows Spanish Colonial, Ottoman and Moroccan characteristics which could well have been conflated in a latter 19th century Moroccan environment.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th February 2017, 04:37 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 47,748
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Would it be possible to see detailed pics?

Would it be possible to see detailed pics?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd February 2017, 03:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,819
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
There is no stylistic connection with Turkmen...

There is no stylistic connection with Turkmen work whatsoever in the knife on the left. I saw many of these in Turkish museums while doing graduate research there. They are always labeled the same,...
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