Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th March 2011, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 10,865
Hi Tom,
I see three ula throwing clubs -...
Hi Tom,
I see three ula throwing clubs - two with the more elaborate spherically-scalloped heads (that kind of resemble onions), and the one he holds in his hand that appears to be plain. Are...
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Forum: European Armoury
25th March 2011, 01:39 AM
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Replies: 7
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd March 2011, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 34,634
While a glitch in the matrix kept me from...
While a glitch in the matrix kept me from participating in the online bidding this year, I did so last year and had a rather unpleasant experience...
There was one lot I actually won, a Scottish...
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Forum: Swap Forum
22nd March 2011, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,340
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th March 2011, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 34,634
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Forum: Swap Forum
17th March 2011, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,340
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Forum: European Armoury
15th March 2011, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 60,818
Hi Michael,
That would make perfect sense,...
Hi Michael,
That would make perfect sense, considering an overwhelming majority of the Pennsylvania gunsmiths credited with developing the Kentucky Long Rifle were 1st- and 2nd-generation German...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th March 2011, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 10,865
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th March 2011, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 8,744
Hi Vince,
Nice cannon. :) I am especially...
Hi Vince,
Nice cannon. :) I am especially drawn to the European cannon in the first picture. I guess I am a little surprised the muzzle is not thicker given the diameter of the bore...
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Forum: Swap Forum
11th March 2011, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,340
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th March 2011, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 11,566
Hi Andrew,
Thank you for chiming in. :) ...
Hi Andrew,
Thank you for chiming in. :)
One point of curiosity - the blade appears older than the fittings, and shows signs of use (not grandchild "abuse," mind you, but use)... Was it...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th March 2011, 04:16 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 11,566
Hi Nathaniel,
There were actually quite a...
Hi Nathaniel,
There were actually quite a few honorary gifts, including a large (2+ feet), stunning gold (gilt? plated? solid?) traditional Thai long boat in a glass and hardwood display case, a...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th March 2011, 07:34 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 8,327
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th March 2011, 07:27 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 11,566
Hi Nathaniel,
While the decorative work...
Hi Nathaniel,
While the decorative work does match that ID'd as Kachin in the thread to which you provided a link above, doesn't the blade in your opinion speak to a more likely Karen or Shan...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th March 2011, 03:43 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 11,566
Hi Nathaniel,
Unfortunately, the medals,...
Hi Nathaniel,
Unfortunately, the medals, letter, and signed photograph (of the king) were all rather expensive... The photograph (signed and with a note from the king) was about as expensive as...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th March 2011, 02:40 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 11,566
Thank you Nathaniel... and much thanks for...
Thank you Nathaniel... and much thanks for posting the link to a similar example. :)
I've combed through Mark Bowditch's site looking for similar examples, but didn't find anything that was as...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th March 2011, 01:37 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 11,566
Hi Jose,
Thanks... :) I'm including a...
Hi Jose,
Thanks... :) I'm including a closer photo of the pommel and some panels, but I will have to wait for daylight again before I can take any additional photos of the pommel...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th March 2011, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 11,566
Large Silver Dha/Daab/Darb for Comment
For all the Dhaphiliacs out there
This came out of the estate of the late CINCPAC (Commander in Chief, Pacific Command) Ulysses S. Grant Sharp Jr., who enjoyed a long and illustrious 37-year...
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Forum: Swap Forum
5th March 2011, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,340
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Forum: Swap Forum
1st March 2011, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,340
Old and Large Central-South African Shield
The gentleman who originally collected this in Africa traveled extensively through central and southern African during the 1950s. Unfortunately, he has passed away, so I am unable to ask him where...
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Forum: Swap Forum
26th February 2011, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 7,905
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th February 2011, 04:08 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 23,362
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th February 2011, 03:42 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 15,180
Nice pieces, Abdullatif... While geographically...
Nice pieces, Abdullatif... While geographically diverse, they are nonetheless somewhat cohesive in theme. I am always envious of collectors such as yourself who exhibit the self discipline to stay...
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Forum: European Armoury
18th February 2011, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 8,882
Hi Carlos,
I love these old folders!
...
Hi Carlos,
I love these old folders!
I am able to locate two references to a Sheffield knife maker named Mappin - a Mappin Brothers and a Mappin & Webb, the latter of which used the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th February 2011, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 26,105
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