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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th April 2023, 06:55 PM
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Posted By Rick
Talking LOL

Tongue in cheek David, tongue in cheek. :D
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th April 2023, 02:51 AM
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Views: 22,993
Posted By Rick
I don't know, Kai that depression in the handle...

I don't know, Kai that depression in the handle looks pretty smooth to me, especially looking at the Seller's pictures, I think I must disagree considering the length of the blade.

And Yes, David,...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 24th April 2023, 10:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 26,755
Posted By Rick
I always wonder what happened to Vandoo's...

I always wonder what happened to Vandoo's collection, it must have been quite large. :confused:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th April 2023, 03:07 PM
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Views: 22,790
Posted By Rick
How do you get an accurate measure of powder, is...

How do you get an accurate measure of powder, is there an accessory measure or would it have been a cap which I assume once covered the flask opening?
Forum: European Armoury 24th April 2023, 01:54 PM
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Views: 52,177
Posted By Rick
Unhappy ANZAC Day

Waltzing Matilda No More give it a listen mates.
God bless 'em all.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 24th April 2023, 01:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,453
Posted By Rick
Thumbs up Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 24th April 2023, 03:40 AM
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Views: 14,453
Posted By Rick
Smile I'm not quite sure what you meant with that post,...

I'm not quite sure what you meant with that post, Detlef. :confused:
Is it thought to be an aspect of the Buddha?
Yes or no or maybe? ;)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd April 2023, 06:59 PM
Replies: 545
Views: 2,139,017
Posted By Rick
Those must be drinking horns; I was a bit puzzled...

Those must be drinking horns; I was a bit puzzled about their use initially.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 22nd April 2023, 05:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,453
Posted By Rick
Smile I always thought of him as the Buddha seated,...

I always thought of him as the Buddha seated, Jose, but I am no scholar.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 22nd April 2023, 05:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 22,993
Posted By Rick
Interesting little depression on the handle; for...

Interesting little depression on the handle; for the thumb perhaps?

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=226242&stc=1&d=1681983470
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 21st April 2023, 05:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 26,755
Posted By Rick
That's probably the way to go, Fernando. Still,...

That's probably the way to go, Fernando.
Still, the auction house will demand its pound of flesh.
It can't be avoided in such situations.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st April 2023, 05:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,342
Posted By Rick
Smile This thread shows some examples: Mazar I Sharif...

This thread shows some examples:
Mazar I Sharif mosque.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=14298&highlight=mazar+sharif+mark+stamp
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 20th April 2023, 09:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 26,755
Posted By Rick
Question Question and Advice, Opinions, Ideas

We all will face this someday, I think.

You want to liquidate your collection of all the interesting swords etc etc that you have collected over the years.

What would be the best way to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th April 2023, 09:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 17,285
Posted By Rick
Thanks for the clarification, Detlef. :) I...

Thanks for the clarification, Detlef. :)

I would love to see a picture of this hilt face on. These side views are not really helpful in getting a full picture of this hilt..
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 20th April 2023, 03:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,453
Posted By Rick
Thumbs up Absolutely! Of course, and to you for taking...

Absolutely!
Of course, and to you for taking the time to do this for me. :)
I am most grateful Detlef.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 19th April 2023, 11:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,453
Posted By Rick
Smile Thank you thank you thank you Detlef!! :) :) I...

Thank you thank you thank you Detlef!! :) :)
I thought it might have a bit of age.
Much obliged. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th April 2023, 12:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 19,660
Posted By Rick
I have one of these; it's a bit different; the...

I have one of these; it's a bit different; the fullering is simpler than your example Werecow. My example has a very nice pillow around the base of the hilt to protect the wielder's hand, it is red,...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 17th April 2023, 05:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,453
Posted By Rick
Kai, Here's a close up of the bottom, and...

Kai,
Here's a close up of the bottom, and another picture of the Buddha.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th April 2023, 01:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 17,285
Posted By Rick
Nor do I. Reminiscent does not imply that I...

Nor do I.
Reminiscent does not imply that I thought the sword to be of Sumatran origin. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th April 2023, 10:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 32,607
Posted By Rick
Is this style of fuller common or have a name or...

Is this style of fuller common or have a name or an era when it was popular?
I ask because I've a Malay sabre with the same style of fullers.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 16th April 2023, 10:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,453
Posted By Rick
Question Buddha

Does anyone here know a bit about Chinese pottery and if you do could you help me with a date? I've had this for over fifty years; he's got a couple of minor repairs that are not recent. He has been...
Forum: European Armoury 16th April 2023, 04:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,031
Posted By Rick
Question Is there any provenance for this sword?

Is there any provenance for this sword?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th April 2023, 07:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,047
Posted By Rick
This thread has been closed until the commercial...

This thread has been closed until the commercial status has been resolved.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th April 2023, 04:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 26,372
Posted By Rick
there seems to be an almost infinite amount of...

there seems to be an almost infinite amount of design variations in the handles and scabbards; I like them and have a few, none from Uruguay.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th April 2023, 03:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 17,285
Posted By Rick
Thumbs up The pommel on the ebony(?)hilt seems reminiscent...

The pommel on the ebony(?)hilt seems reminiscent of the Lasara motif seen on Nias swords.
Lucky you. :)


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