Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th September 2005, 09:58 PM
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nothing worng with that.
i still own my first...
nothing worng with that.
i still own my first tulwar (partly sentimental, and partly because its worth the same today, as i paid for it many years ago :-)
well done aqtai, and welcome to the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th September 2005, 12:32 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th September 2005, 12:20 PM
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hi aqtai,
are you aware of the ottoman armour...
hi aqtai,
are you aware of the ottoman armour in the british museum. there isnt much, but the are a couple of 'turban' helmets, including one of the largest i have ever seen, and a great fully...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th September 2005, 12:13 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th September 2005, 12:12 PM
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vandoo's collection and display is very...
vandoo's collection and display is very impressive, especially given the rarity and price of collecting in our lifetime. he did ask for historic collections as well, so here goes.
henri moser was an...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th September 2005, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 12
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hi aqtai,
the V&A put their arms away a couple...
hi aqtai,
the V&A put their arms away a couple of years ago, after tony north retired. the problem they have is space, and catering for the general public. i know we are all passionate about arms,...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd September 2005, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 31
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i think this is a great idea. the best wall...
i think this is a great idea. the best wall display, including private and museums. please start the post (your idea) although i think the ward collection would be very hard to beat.
also, not that...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd September 2005, 03:04 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st September 2005, 11:57 PM
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Replies: 26
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hi jens,
a very interesting post, which will...
hi jens,
a very interesting post, which will hopefully attract some kora enthusiasts to empart some of their knowledge.
as you know, nepal isnt my thing, but will offer an honest and humble...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th August 2005, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 31
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hi jens,
i am not surprised you picked this one...
hi jens,
i am not surprised you picked this one one, as it is very unusual and i think very early.
he doesnt off much past an overall description. - engraved full length, worn and inlaid with brass...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th August 2005, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 31
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hi erlikhan,
these were catalogues and so...
hi erlikhan,
these were catalogues and so everything was priced.
believe me, you really dont want to go down that road. 1906 prices should remain a thing of the past, as it will only lead to...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th August 2005, 07:07 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th August 2005, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 31
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it is a turkish chanfron, complete with side...
it is a turkish chanfron, complete with side pieces. the sections of mail are from a turkish horse armour as well. it is very nice and, as you say, very rare.
the catalogues stopped being dated...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th August 2005, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 17,835
hi mark,
i've attached the next page, but i...
hi mark,
i've attached the next page, but i believe you already have this (you posted it elsewhere on this forum).
andrew, very nice. i think that many pieces from these catalogues must appear...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th August 2005, 06:38 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th August 2005, 06:30 PM
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hi mark,
whilst oldman was knowledgable in his...
hi mark,
whilst oldman was knowledgable in his own right, and privy to information about his pieces (having bought them indirectly from source), his descriptions were basic and of the 1900s (in the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th August 2005, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 31
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th August 2005, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 17,835
The Greatest Arms Shop - Something for Everyone.
some will be be familiar with the name and the catalogues. if ever there was a dealer that catered for EVERYONE on this forum, it was W.D.Oldman.
years ahead of his time, and holding great all round...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th August 2005, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 25
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hi ian,
most firangis where made to incorporate...
hi ian,
most firangis where made to incorporate a padded interior. some had holes in the guards to tie to, some didnt and the padding tied around the guard with cord. this may explain the difference...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th August 2005, 12:19 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 15,197
hi jens,
interesting to note that indians (boy...
hi jens,
interesting to note that indians (boy thats general!) still class the khanda's length by an amount of 'hands' eg 10 hands in length etc. maybe this was the fingers, as quoted (4 fingers...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd August 2005, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 3
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th August 2005, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 128
Views: 106,244
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th August 2005, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 128
Views: 106,244
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th August 2005, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 32,201
hi mark,
i spent the day with giorgio, and...
hi mark,
i spent the day with giorgio, and found him a fascinating character. he was a full time researcher, and once he undertook a 'subject' he just ploughed into it. i dont know how far his...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th August 2005, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 12,100
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIM
i hope this will be allowed, as its is a very special occasion.
i believe today is jim mcdougall's birthday, and i wanted to wish him a wonderful day. without disclosing his age :) i think its a...
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