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Forum: European Armoury 8th August 2021, 03:49 AM
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Posted By Oliver Pinchot
JT, we all find ourselves in your situation from...

JT, we all find ourselves in your situation from time to time. I would urge you to visit a reliable forum (there are many out there,) and perhaps inquire before investing in an antique arm beyond...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th August 2021, 09:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 19,002
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
That's pretty much it. One one side is written,...

That's pretty much it. One one side is written, Bismillah al Rahman al Rahim (Blessing of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate.)
Forum: European Armoury 7th August 2021, 09:36 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 95,848
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
The grip material may be ivory or it may be bone....

The grip material may be ivory or it may be bone. The issue isn't about materials; the maker used whatever he had access to and then aged it, more or less cleverly creating something of a patina. The...
Forum: European Armoury 7th August 2021, 05:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 95,848
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Gentlemen, This is a recent example made in...

Gentlemen,

This is a recent example made in Tbilisi, using what appears to be an older blade with the wolf mark likewise recently applied. I have seen them offered in profusion at flea markets and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st August 2021, 03:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,758
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
This datu's name is also written in Jawi above...

This datu's name is also written in Jawi above the English inscription. Beautiful find, Albert
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st July 2021, 07:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 53,363
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
I owned one of these skirted sabers many years...

I owned one of these skirted sabers many years ago. The grip was of rectangular section and did not turn in the hand when it was swung, in fact, ergonomically, the form would be difficult to improve...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th June 2021, 04:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 14,400
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
In fact, he doesn't seem to be wearing it-- there...

In fact, he doesn't seem to be wearing it-- there is a munsala visible but no means of support. If he is just holding it, this would support Ian's observation. Great photo!
Forum: Swap Forum 23rd May 2021, 08:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,036
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
SATURDAY IS AUCTIONS IMPERIAL BIG SALE!

Dear Forum Members!

Our big Spring sale is next Saturday! The catalog is here:
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This sale contains 400 lots, including some extremely rare...
Forum: Swap Forum 23rd May 2021, 12:55 AM
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Views: 7,036
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
NEXT SATURDAY IS AUCTIONS IMPERIAL BIG SALE!

Dear Forum Members!


Our big Spring sale is next Saturday! The catalog is here:

https://auctionsimperial.hibid.com/c...rial-2021-may/

This sale contains 400 lots, including some...
Forum: Swap Forum 12th May 2021, 11:53 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,779
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
MORO VIDEO CROSSING THE SULU SEAS

Very good production by Cecil Quirino, long out of print. VHS format.
$65 posted in the cont. USA
Payment by Paypal only
Forum: Swap Forum 6th May 2021, 04:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,036
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Auctions Imperial Sale is COMING UP!

Dear Forum Members!


Our Saturday, May 29th sale catalog is now LIVE online at

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This sale contains 400 lots,...
Forum: Swap Forum 6th May 2021, 04:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,545
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Sold, thank you

Sold, thank you
Forum: Swap Forum 5th May 2021, 05:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,545
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
MORO SWORDS by ROBERT CATO FOR SALE

Minor wear, dust jacket lacking. $350 includes postage anywhere in the continental U.S. Elsewhere, please inquire.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 4th May 2021, 06:31 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 50,136
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
I'm with Ariel. It is certainly a flint striker.

I'm with Ariel. It is certainly a flint striker.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th April 2021, 08:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,627
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
It is Qajar, made in the reign of Nasr al-Din...

It is Qajar, made in the reign of Nasr al-Din Shah (r. 1848-1896.)
He was responsible for the neoclassicism in arms and armor and generally, for Iran's cultural revival.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th March 2021, 08:53 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 78,965
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Ти си майстор, Борислав.

Ти си майстор, Борислав.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th March 2021, 05:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,142
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
The form of the butt was intended to give the...

The form of the butt was intended to give the impression that the owner was packing a M 1870 Gasser pistol (which I believe fired the largest black powder shell of its time.) Since only the butt...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd January 2021, 05:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 21,757
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
I found this Lumad kampilan really aesthetic. ...

I found this Lumad kampilan really aesthetic.
Is it Bagobo? T'boli?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd January 2021, 01:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,390
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
It would be interesting to know why Kubur says...

It would be interesting to know why Kubur says this kindjal is not from the 18th century.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd January 2021, 01:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,390
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
This is Circassian work. The Circassian diaspora...

This is Circassian work. The Circassian diaspora brought ~ 700,000 to the Ottoman Empire. Many served in the military, they were often stationed in the Ottoman provinces of Syria, Iraq and Egypt. So,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th January 2021, 04:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,726
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
This is the point. These are newly made pieces...

This is the point.
These are newly made pieces with confused motifs that have
been recently patinated. Nonetheless, people who no basis whatsoever in
forms, decoration or age blithely harvest data...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th January 2021, 08:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,726
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Youtube video on Classical Greek armor in the Philippines

An academic approach to...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5q8VoK8ec08&feature=emb_err_woyt
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 2nd January 2021, 07:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,174
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Yeah, I remember that as a kid

Yeah, I remember that as a kid
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th December 2020, 05:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,572
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Perfect! Thanks, Russel

Perfect!

Thanks, Russel
Forum: Swap Forum 5th December 2020, 07:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,539
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Auctions Imperial sale is next Saturday!

Dear Forum Members,

You can still register for telephone bidding, simply by calling us 323 851 2345 or emailing info@auctionsimperial.com

Thanks as always,

Your Auctions Imperial Staff
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