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Forum: European Armoury 6th November 2022, 12:35 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 89,390
Posted By M ELEY
The m1804 British naval cutlass

It has come to my attention that we've never discussed this pattern in much detail in the past and while no expert, I'd love to open the table for discussion on these interesting pieces.

First...
Forum: European Armoury 5th November 2022, 08:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,247
Posted By M ELEY
Oh boy! Well, being that the blade is...

Oh boy! Well, being that the blade is diamond-shaped, the pommel 'rough' and with brass inlay, I guess we've cinched it that it is probably African then. I wasn't aware of diamond-pattern blades from...
Forum: European Armoury 4th November 2022, 02:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,247
Posted By M ELEY
If Mauritanian/North African, perhaps a...

If Mauritanian/North African, perhaps a 'put-together' from WWII made by a local tribesman? Mussolini's forces were here and also Rommel (I think. My WW2 knowledge is minimal).

Perhaps we could...
Forum: European Armoury 2nd November 2022, 11:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,247
Posted By M ELEY
I had considered ethnographic/African as well,...

I had considered ethnographic/African as well, especially with the inlaid 'figure 8' brass similar to the circular 'eye' patterns, but I guess the Euro scabbard threw me off. Still, if African,...
Forum: European Armoury 30th October 2022, 10:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,247
Posted By M ELEY
Nice piece! The form of the hilt/pommel and even...

Nice piece! The form of the hilt/pommel and even the blade reminds me of Scottish dirks. Many of these types have intricate carved 'knot' type grips, but others are more plain. Hard to tell if the...
Forum: European Armoury 29th October 2022, 12:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 21,044
Posted By M ELEY
I agree. CSinTX. Some of the late medieval swords...

I agree. CSinTX. Some of the late medieval swords had a 'fanciful' look to them that could throw you if you didn't see them literally being removed from their tombs. I recall seeing the intact blade...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 13th October 2022, 03:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 18,709
Posted By M ELEY
Amazing! Yep, I see it now. Pretty cool and also...

Amazing! Yep, I see it now. Pretty cool and also fun trying to solve the mystery! I was thinking a Thai naga prow as well until we actually spot the horse!
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 9th October 2022, 11:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 18,709
Posted By M ELEY
That really does fit the bill nicely! Now we can...

That really does fit the bill nicely! Now we can ponder if it was a piece from a temple, wall mount or as originally depicted, lying flat on a surface and possibly as a decoration for a larger piece...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 8th October 2022, 10:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 18,709
Posted By M ELEY
It might be lack of sleep (I'm a night shift...

It might be lack of sleep (I'm a night shift nurse), but I had some other thoughts on this piece. The finish on it appears rough, but not just from age, but as if made that way? If so, probably not...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 8th October 2022, 07:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 18,709
Posted By M ELEY
19th c? I would have guessed earlier:shrug: ...

19th c? I would have guessed earlier:shrug:

Yes, it is a strange mystery. The reasons I thought of the Singhalese connection was directly because of the strange 'collar' design of the neck on...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 7th October 2022, 11:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 18,709
Posted By M ELEY
What a fascinating carving, Andreas! Where did...

What a fascinating carving, Andreas! Where did you find it? Any info at all on this piece? Seems genuinely old with weathering/patina. Perhaps the type of wood (if we could identify it) might help...
Forum: European Armoury 30th September 2022, 06:31 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 36,837
Posted By M ELEY
Here's my Wundes head marking from my Scottish...

Here's my Wundes head marking from my Scottish basket hilt. Very similar to yours, Toaster-
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 30th September 2022, 06:18 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 43,602
Posted By M ELEY
I've been wanting one of these figural stands for...

I've been wanting one of these figural stands for decades and finally had the opportunity to get one. I recently acquired a Bali kris and shortly after, saw the stand on an auction site. I'm told...
Forum: European Armoury 25th September 2022, 03:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,275
Posted By M ELEY
I agree with David that this is more of a short...

I agree with David that this is more of a short hanger versus a dirk. As you point out, most midshipmen's dirks were 'private purchase' for officers and not marked (as far as I know!) for the ship or...
Forum: European Armoury 24th September 2022, 07:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 30,218
Posted By M ELEY
It is pitiful, especially when the auction houses...

It is pitiful, especially when the auction houses or antiques sellers are aware, but choose to play dumb when it comes to the item's authenticity. And not just swords. There are several 'reputable'...
Forum: European Armoury 9th September 2022, 09:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 31,092
Posted By M ELEY
Wow! This is a really interesting piece! Now that...

Wow! This is a really interesting piece! Now that we see details, definitely not a file! The saw edge could have been to cut through barbed wire? The saw back looks more of a tool that a traditional...
Forum: European Armoury 8th September 2022, 05:49 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 18,495
Posted By M ELEY
Very awesome sword! Glad you removed the rust,...

Very awesome sword! Glad you removed the rust, ASPaulding. I would also think a good possibility of being 'colonial/provincial', but await further comments. Jim, that ivory-gripped colonial cuphilt...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 4th September 2022, 12:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,241
Posted By M ELEY
#2 is indeed a skinning knife similar to the...

#2 is indeed a skinning knife similar to the Grren River types used on the plains mid-/late 19th. #3 might be a so-called corn or tobacco knife or cutter? These are often falsely portraited to be...
Forum: European Armoury 2nd September 2022, 03:07 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 31,092
Posted By M ELEY
I like this knife! It does appear to be a...

I like this knife! It does appear to be a composite, but that isn't always a bad thing. This piece looks like it all dates to approximately the same period. Could be either a cut-down sword or large...
Forum: European Armoury 27th August 2022, 09:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,000
Posted By M ELEY
This saber would date to the late 17th/early 18th...

This saber would date to the late 17th/early 18th based on the finger ring configuration. The all-brass hilt indicates infantry/foot soldier, as does the longer curved blade. The usage of acorn...
Forum: European Armoury 21st August 2022, 09:26 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 60,073
Posted By M ELEY
I've always been fascinated by these guys! Thanks...

I've always been fascinated by these guys! Thanks for starting this thread, Jim! Unfortunately, I've got nothing to offer but my own fasination the the 'Legion'. I always sort of saw them as 'mercs'...
Forum: European Armoury 21st August 2022, 09:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,664
Posted By M ELEY
Thanks, Jim for your comments. Of course that...

Thanks, Jim for your comments. Of course that does make sense. Smaller dirks could easily have been used as tools aboard ship. Both clasp knives and fixed blade knives of smaller fashion were used to...
Forum: European Armoury 20th August 2022, 09:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,664
Posted By M ELEY
Opps, crossed paths with your post, David. I...

Opps, crossed paths with your post, David. I think you nailed it correctly. This is a civilian 'gambler's boot dagger' type seen in the Old West up to the 20's. Interestingly, many of these were...
Forum: European Armoury 20th August 2022, 09:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,664
Posted By M ELEY
Ha! And here I thought I'd come up with that term...

Ha! And here I thought I'd come up with that term on my own! Thanks for that reference, Wayne, as well as confirmation of my suspected belief that it was a British pattern.
Forum: European Armoury 20th August 2022, 08:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,664
Posted By M ELEY
And here's another example with what I call the...

And here's another example with what I call the 'propeller' pattern crossguard, which I think is an English pattern.
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