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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd January 2017, 10:16 PM
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Posted By Oliver Pinchot
An especially nice example, Ariel.

An especially nice example, Ariel.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th January 2017, 10:31 AM
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Views: 20,274
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
They would have done best to leave it alone

They would have done best to leave it alone
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th January 2017, 05:58 PM
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Views: 20,274
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Forgive me for stating the obvious: Somewhere...

Forgive me for stating the obvious:
Somewhere in its recent history, someone scratched the inscription into
the grip in order to pass it off as a Confederate sidearm.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th January 2017, 06:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 18,056
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
While it is never pleasant to learn that a...

While it is never pleasant to learn that a treasured piece is a copy, one as good as Kubur's is worthy of some analysis:

The buttcap and barrel band appear to be cast. I am aware of very few types...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th January 2017, 08:20 AM
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Views: 7,839
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
This is recent Chinese work.

This is recent Chinese work.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 14th January 2017, 01:36 AM
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Views: 5,538
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
I remember being served bastilla in Fez with...

I remember being served bastilla in Fez with utensils like these.
The motifs are Tuareg, though.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th January 2017, 10:31 PM
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Views: 22,678
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
It's not Ottoman. These were made mostly in...

It's not Ottoman. These were made mostly in Afghanistan, and are in turn copies of examples made in northeast Iran.
Forum: European Armoury 11th January 2017, 04:21 PM
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Views: 8,837
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
Replies: 14
Views: 20,377
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
Replies: 6
Views: 10,906
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: 10,823
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
Replies: 9
Views: 10,823
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
Replies: 2
Views: 7,607
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
Replies: 10
Views: 17,995
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
It's Armenian, Eftis

It's Armenian, Eftis
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th November 2016, 08:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,504
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
Replies: 3
Views: 7,775
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: 7,775
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
Replies: 10
Views: 20,437
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: 15,497
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: 90,855
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: 29,707
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
Replies: 3
Views: 7,775
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: 32,211
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Nice acquisition, congratulations!

Nice acquisition, congratulations!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st October 2016, 08:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 21,499
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: 15,338
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.
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