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Forum: European Armoury 11th January 2017, 04:21 PM
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Posted By Oliver Pinchot
These sabers are characteristically Hungarian and...

These sabers are characteristically Hungarian and Polish but were also popular, if not prevalent, in Russia. The hilt treatment is appealing and unusual, and the inscription and date may well refer...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th January 2017, 05:42 PM
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Posted By Oliver Pinchot
These pistols are Persian work, they exhibit...

These pistols are Persian work, they exhibit strong overall European formal influence in contrast to the more characteristic khatam or mosaic work on the stocks. The barrels bear what appear to be...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd January 2017, 04:18 PM
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Views: 8,176
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
There you go making sense again, Ariel

There you go making sense again, Ariel
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th December 2016, 12:08 AM
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Views: 8,120
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
They were in use in more isolated areas of the...

They were in use in more isolated areas of the Balkans and Anatolia up until WWII... imagine.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd December 2016, 06:12 PM
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Posted By Oliver Pinchot
As early as the 17th century, these pistols were...

As early as the 17th century, these pistols were sold at arms fairs which certain Italian makers (notably Brescians) held on the Balkan coast of the Adriatic, principally at Split (It: Spolato) as...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th December 2016, 06:22 PM
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Views: 5,853
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Salaam ya akhi al hakim, The first two...

Salaam ya akhi al hakim,

The first two helmets are exceptional, late Safavid or Zand work.
They appear on the market only rarely. The last two images are, however, both newly made. The set on the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd December 2016, 03:38 PM
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Views: 15,126
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
It's Armenian, Eftis

It's Armenian, Eftis
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th November 2016, 08:21 PM
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Posted By Oliver Pinchot
I've seen a number of daggers of this type...

I've seen a number of daggers of this type (kindjal, qama, etc.) with the hilt offset in one plane or the other. It likely assisted in wearing the dagger flush to the body or in gripping. The jeweled...
Forum: Swap Forum 20th November 2016, 07:33 PM
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Views: 6,804
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Thank you to all the forum members who made this...

Thank you to all the forum members who made this a very successful sale!

Your Auctions imperial Team
Forum: Swap Forum 18th November 2016, 08:12 PM
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Views: 6,804
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
AUCTIONS IMPERIAL ANTIQUE ARMS & ARMOR SALE IS TOMORROW!

Dear Forumites,

If you have not yet registered but wish to participate, now is the time!

All bidding platforms remain open at present, however absentee bidding on our website will close shortly...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th November 2016, 07:07 AM
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Views: 17,560
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Wootz blades were produced in Iran into the 20th...

Wootz blades were produced in Iran into the 20th century.
Nasr al-Din Shah (r. 1848-1896) was responsible for a neoclassical movement in Iran, designed to counter European influence and stimulate...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th November 2016, 07:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,520
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
It had a hollow steel haft threaded at one end to...

It had a hollow steel haft threaded at one end to mate with the head.
Inside this was fitted a mechanism consisting of a sprung plunger which struck a percussion cap fitted over the nipple when the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th November 2016, 01:52 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 69,469
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
I congratulate Jens on a beautiful publication. ...

I congratulate Jens on a beautiful publication.
His use of a scientific methodology combined with an exceptional eye for this
esthetic results in a work we can all value... and truly learn from.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th November 2016, 01:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 23,585
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
The blade is Ottoman from the beginning of the...

The blade is Ottoman from the beginning of the 20th century. The grip, whatever stone it is, is Persian work of the 1940s or 50s. It is what collectors call a "married" piece, i.e. two parts wedded...
Forum: Swap Forum 12th November 2016, 04:16 PM
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Views: 6,804
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Dear Forumites, Our big Winter antique arms...

Dear Forumites,

Our big Winter antique arms & armor sale is November 19th!
That’s next Saturday at 9am Pacific Time (out west, that is) 11:00 am Central, and 12:00 Noon Eastern Time.

We...
Forum: European Armoury 4th November 2016, 01:12 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 23,945
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Nice acquisition, congratulations!

Nice acquisition, congratulations!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st October 2016, 08:30 PM
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Views: 17,473
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Other than the date, what is visible is all...

Other than the date, what is visible is all religious, including "God's Blessing" and "Hero Ali."
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th October 2016, 08:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,743
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Eftihis, your musket is certainly Balkan and most...

Eftihis, your musket is certainly Balkan and most likely Serbian. The barrel from the Rethymno Museum is from the same region.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th October 2016, 07:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,962
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
It is Moroccan, subtle differences in the form...

It is Moroccan, subtle differences in the form and the engraved motifs confirm it. Whether from Tangier or not is more difficult to determine.

The form is, as you say, Spanish. The reason for the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th October 2016, 04:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,743
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Great find, Eftihis. It retains most of the...

Great find, Eftihis.
It retains most of the characteristics of the Catalonian guns from which it is derived. This form of muzzle is called "lale" (la-LEH) or tulip. Most barrels were heavily...
Forum: Swap Forum 25th October 2016, 06:52 PM
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Views: 6,804
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
AUCTIONS IMPERIAL BIG NOVEMBER 19TH SALE IS ONLINE NOW

Dear Forum Members!


Our November 2019 catalog is now LIVE online at www.auctionsimperial.com!
This sale contains 0VER 500 LOTS, including some extremely rare items, from locales as diverse as...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st October 2016, 04:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 19,612
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
The top left chanfron is also a modern copy, ya...

The top left chanfron is also a modern copy, ya karim.
It's fine to show these for comparison, but they should not be taken as
authentic.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th October 2016, 08:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 19,612
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Note that the last helmet shown above is a modern...

Note that the last helmet shown above is a modern copy
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th October 2016, 10:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 19,612
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
It would mean simply that it was deposited at the...

It would mean simply that it was deposited at the St. Irene's arsenal at one time or another; captured arms as well as Ottoman were stored there in profusion.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th October 2016, 09:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 19,612
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Interesting, in that it varies from the norm....

Interesting, in that it varies from the norm. Typically, these armors
are chiseled with a continuous series of grooves which radiate from a central hub, and run to within 1cm of the edge. This one...
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