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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th February 2007, 04:45 AM
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Posted By B.I
Hi Jim, Yes, I agree. Its good to note down...

Hi Jim,
Yes, I agree. Its good to note down each time we see the term used, and also to keep looking for and more in depth description ttached to the term. There are many places that havent been...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th February 2007, 06:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,033
Posted By B.I
Hi Jens, I am not certain that Kishanghar was...

Hi Jens,
I am not certain that Kishanghar was an armoury like Bikaner. I could have been a collection, which is different. A collection is assembled with thought, whereas an armoury assembled for a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st February 2007, 02:16 PM
Replies: 21
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Posted By B.I
My potential dating was purely opinion based, on...

My potential dating was purely opinion based, on the feel and look of the blade. My knowledge is not in cartouches or inscriptions.
However, I have an interesting take on the cartouches, which...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st February 2007, 01:49 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 28,657
Posted By B.I
Great job Flavio! It seemed to be a real labour...

Great job Flavio! It seemed to be a real labour of love.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th February 2007, 10:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 21,932
Posted By B.I
I am not sure if I should push this much further,...

I am not sure if I should push this much further, as it was based on opinion. But, saying that, I think if I cant tell the difference between an 18thC sword and a 20thC sword, then I ought to collect...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th February 2007, 04:53 PM
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Posted By B.I
Ham, I dont think so, as it was sold on some...

Ham,
I dont think so, as it was sold on some time ago. But will find out. Its quite an important point because if Robert was right (I am fairly sure he wasnt) then we can date this style of wootz to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th February 2007, 09:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 21,932
Posted By B.I
I agree that good wootz was being made well into...

I agree that good wootz was being made well into the 19thC and very early 20thC.
Ham is correct in his memory, but I dont feel this was a good example to use. The sword listed by Elgood was wrongly...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th February 2007, 09:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,519
Posted By B.I
An interesting point should be made, although it...

An interesting point should be made, although it has nothing to do with this dagger, its authenticity or materials used.
Michael Long was a very nice guy, and very knowledgable in certain fields. He...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th February 2007, 06:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,000
Posted By B.I
Hi Jeff, Thanks. I have the book, but am away...

Hi Jeff,
Thanks. I have the book, but am away from home right now. The guy who wrote the paper has presented it to James Allen, and so I assume he has picked through that book. So, I was looking for...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th February 2007, 03:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,663
Posted By B.I
Hi Bill, The Sikh market is booming, with rival...

Hi Bill,
The Sikh market is booming, with rival collectors boosting prices. These were well known images, and I doubt there was anything unsavoury about the auction. Religion enters into this field...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th February 2007, 01:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,663
Posted By B.I
19thC Indian photography is extremely rare and...

19thC Indian photography is extremely rare and sought after. There are a number of photographers known to have been in India at some pretty momentous times, and their images, if found, would fetch...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th February 2007, 09:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,000
Posted By B.I
Are there no opinions on this? This is a...

Are there no opinions on this?
This is a genuine enquiry (and not cloaked to talk about Manouchers book).
Someone I know has written a paper on Persian metalwork (not just arms, but...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th January 2007, 04:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,460
Posted By B.I
No problem at all, Jens, if you have a telescope!

No problem at all, Jens, if you have a telescope!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th January 2007, 02:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,000
Posted By B.I
Hi Mark, I skimmed through the section on early...

Hi Mark,
I skimmed through the section on early 'muslim' sources, but nothing clear is stated. Most of the information is lifted off other work, and so nothing definate can be used. He mentions...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th January 2007, 01:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,000
Posted By B.I
Question Sword Production in Persia?

Hoping for some help with a specific question.
Is anyone aware of any primary sources, or quotes that refer to actual sword making in Persia.
It is not my field, and so my library doesnt cover...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th January 2007, 09:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,460
Posted By B.I
I remember a discussion with a Sikh collector,...

I remember a discussion with a Sikh collector, who came across as an authority. He told me the reason that Sikhs put their inscriptions on the inner knucklebow, and not on the blade (or a place of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th January 2007, 09:19 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 62,597
Posted By B.I
The top section of a dagger hilt, Nayaka period,...

The top section of a dagger hilt, Nayaka period, South Indian (around 1600)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th January 2007, 09:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,150
Posted By B.I
Hi Jim, It's hard to say more on the spear, as...

Hi Jim,
It's hard to say more on the spear, as there are no definitive and defining features. Maybe the decoration on the shaft?
The way the shaft envelopes the blade either side, is mimicking a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd January 2007, 08:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,335
Posted By B.I
If you find a piece you are after, PM or email...

If you find a piece you are after, PM or email any of us, and we'll happily if we can.
There are not many fakes of 'munition grade' swords, as they are relatively cheap to buy anyway, but fakes do...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd January 2007, 08:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,150
Posted By B.I
Hi Joe, The tusk blades you show are the ones...

Hi Joe,
The tusk blades you show are the ones mentioned by Jim, and were part of Clives estate in Powis. They are now with the elephant armour at Leeds Armouries, although they are too big to stick...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd January 2007, 06:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,420
Posted By B.I
Damian, your museum shows some wonderful pieces,...

Damian, your museum shows some wonderful pieces, which should not be compared to any other museum, as it easily stands proud on its own (no offence meant, Michal :) )
We would love to see more, if...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd January 2007, 06:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,367
Posted By B.I
Hi Michal, Good call with the comparison to...

Hi Michal,
Good call with the comparison to your Sind armour. I do feel the chanfron is of the same age and region ie 18thC. It is not that I questioned the Sind origin of this style of armour, more...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st December 2006, 01:18 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 72,968
Posted By B.I
This exhibition may have its faults (its not...

This exhibition may have its faults (its not India and so thats not for me to judge) but I am surprised at the aggression fired against it. Surely we should applaud it for bringing the attention of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th December 2006, 01:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,086
Posted By B.I
A friend is cataloguing this collection at...

A friend is cataloguing this collection at present, which I assume will be published, but maybe not in the very near future.
There is a real mixture of pieces, some of which, unfortunately, are...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th December 2006, 07:43 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 28,657
Posted By B.I
Hi Flavio, Glad to hear it. I have a tulwar...

Hi Flavio,
Glad to hear it. I have a tulwar handle, which although relatively plain, is in very good condition. I am happy to give it to you as a Christmas gift :)
Please email (not PM) me and...
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