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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th June 2015, 08:27 PM
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Mahratt this statement is not realistic. All...

Mahratt this statement is not realistic.

All other considerations, including the subjective opinions of experts - it is almost child's play "believe, do not believe," in which there is no serious...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th June 2015, 08:09 PM
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I am surprised that the English would not have...

I am surprised that the English would not have any trophies from the 2nd afghan war {1878-1880} that would include chooras. I think that would be an easier date to research. As I have mentioned I do...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th June 2015, 06:20 PM
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Posted By ward
there is a evolution to weapons. I doubt that...

there is a evolution to weapons. I doubt that every one in 1901 said I must make a choora today. If you were preparing a research paper on this I would expect more than the opinion of one expert. I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th June 2015, 05:39 AM
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Posted By ward
That is a much more reasoned assessment. I would...

That is a much more reasoned assessment. I would conclude that 19th century is very reasonable. I have come across a handful of these over the years with the paper attached and various writing on...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th June 2015, 12:54 AM
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Posted By ward
I think mahratt is correct to a point. You have...

I think mahratt is correct to a point. You have not translated what else it says so have no context that this is a date. It could easily mean that it was the 1854 piece they made, maybe it was...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st June 2015, 12:41 AM
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Posted By ward
Usually collectors or dealers have a large...

Usually collectors or dealers have a large reference library. Elgood in my opinion writes well and researches what he is writing. If you were a decorator it would make sense not to read or research...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st May 2015, 12:35 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 39,566
Posted By ward
I would be very cautious on saying that the brass...

I would be very cautious on saying that the brass represented Pakistan. these are common symbals that that have been used for a while. bullets are expensive why would you not reuse older parts. In...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 18th May 2015, 09:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,151
Posted By ward
the 2nd one is morrocan probably from the atlas...

the 2nd one is morrocan probably from the atlas mountains and generally made of camel leather. I attached a few pics of some recent ones made in that area well 10-15yrs ago. a lot of the soles of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th May 2015, 09:24 PM
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Views: 19,954
Posted By ward
soak in motor oil for a few weeks than put a...

soak in motor oil for a few weeks than put a light coat of wax on it. oil will help strengthen metal wax will stop flaking off of metal. besides it is easy to remove. In the old days museums would...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th April 2015, 07:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 17,246
Posted By ward
linseed oil collects dust and never dries. It...

linseed oil collects dust and never dries. It will weep if in a hot environment. beeswax with a little bit of olive oil applied hot is a better choice and more traditional.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd April 2015, 12:08 AM
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Views: 22,323
Posted By ward
tulwars were rehilted regularly. The blade may or...

tulwars were rehilted regularly. The blade may or may not have originally been on that hilt. It really does not matter the hilt is old the blade is old. Anybodes guess if it was a marriage later in...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd April 2015, 11:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,053
Posted By ward
Tulsa is wall to wall people and a lot of tables...

Tulsa is wall to wall people and a lot of tables are packed. If you are a dealer items get traded or bought between other dealers pretty regurally. Also dealers do not go under the same security as...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd August 2014, 06:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 19,847
Posted By ward
Looking at how the blade goes in the handle I...

Looking at how the blade goes in the handle I think Gavin and Charles are right, it's the pommel that was flipped not the whole hilt. That's why there is that band on the grip. You don't need to take...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th July 2014, 08:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,512
Posted By ward
Fantastic piece, nice find. That type wootz...

Fantastic piece, nice find.
That type wootz typical for N. India. Koftgari hard to see but looks
like Rajasthan motif. Overall length?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th July 2014, 03:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,246
Posted By ward
Oh ok two different axes. Last one chiseled

Oh ok two different axes. Last one chiseled
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th July 2014, 03:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,246
Posted By ward
That isn't etched, looks chiseled and pretty well...

That isn't etched, looks chiseled and pretty well too
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd July 2014, 10:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,384
Posted By ward
Thanks. That looks a lot like it. I guess I was...

Thanks. That looks a lot like it.
I guess I was thinking of the octagon shape grip and the steel? ferrule.
Like those swords that have the monsterhead pommel form Visaya? sometimes have a circular...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd July 2014, 08:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,384
Posted By ward
Me too but that's all there was. Looks like the...

Me too but that's all there was. Looks like the handle and the guard are both horn?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd July 2014, 07:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,384
Posted By ward
Is this Chinese or Indonesian sword?

This just ended on ebay. I thought it was Chinese from the handle but the blade. Not sure. What do the Indonesian collector say?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd July 2014, 05:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,077
Posted By ward
But not military parades, Muharram processions

But not military parades, Muharram processions
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd July 2014, 05:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 18,827
Posted By ward
Best way to clean is old toothbrush dipped in...

Best way to clean is old toothbrush dipped in straight ammonia and a lot of elbow grease. Rinse out your brush afterwards and repeat process with warm water, dry it with old towel. Material inside...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th July 2014, 11:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,186
Posted By ward
It's Algerian. The pommel and the engraving tell...

It's Algerian. The pommel and the engraving tell it. Nice patternwelded blade
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th July 2014, 01:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,849
Posted By ward
It's from eastern Turkey

It's from eastern Turkey
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th July 2014, 05:28 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 93,929
Posted By ward
Barry, Your pics and posts are invaluable. ...

Barry,

Your pics and posts are invaluable.

thanks
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th May 2013, 01:23 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 597,103
Posted By ward
Jose we are very sorry to hear about this. We'll...

Jose we are very sorry to hear about this. We'll keep our eyes peeled in the Southwest.

Ward
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