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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th October 2006, 05:57 PM
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Posted By B.I
hi jens, tim is far more knowledgable about...

hi jens,
tim is far more knowledgable about this than i, given his profession. but, i think modern bronze (ie the type bought in bulk from art suppliers) is made of an alloy that is much harder than...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th October 2006, 07:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 18,947
Posted By B.I
i am slightly confused as to where this is all...

i am slightly confused as to where this is all going. ian has noted something we were all fully aware of, that any discussion about this author could lead to a potential threadlock and so we must...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th October 2006, 09:48 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 18,947
Posted By B.I
in my opinion, i dont think early persian casting...

in my opinion, i dont think early persian casting surpassed that of 16thC india, which incorprated techniques still used today (in india or course). not saying indian work was better, but was easily...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th September 2006, 01:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 51,326
Posted By B.I
i always loved the old army cossacks. you could...

i always loved the old army cossacks. you could find them really cheap and they are awesome restored (as you well show). i never owned one, but always meant to!
but, i also had a thing for late 70's...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th September 2006, 10:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 51,326
Posted By B.I
nice bike bill!! i restored a few triumphs back...

nice bike bill!!
i restored a few triumphs back when you could find them.
fun things!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th September 2006, 07:02 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 37,348
Posted By B.I
:)

:)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th September 2006, 08:06 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 37,348
Posted By B.I
back peddling!!

ahem...

i have just spent two fun-filled days with jens, who i was entertaining over here. we were knee deep in fabulous collections and stimulating conversations.
amidst which, hyderabad was...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th September 2006, 01:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,734
Posted By B.I
hey barry, i think we read the same books,...

hey barry,
i think we read the same books, probably at the same time. i do remember the names as i thought it would make a fabulous screenplay. the third friend was nizam al mulk, and the story was...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th September 2006, 10:17 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 37,348
Posted By B.I
hi ham, i am away from my library, but am fully...

hi ham,
i am away from my library, but am fully aware of the history of hyderabad. yes, it had a strong arab presence but so did a lot of other places. from scant memory, the nizam had a connection...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th September 2006, 09:47 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 45,785
Posted By B.I
i still look forward to a more detailed...

i still look forward to a more detailed opinion/review/critisism of the actual content, whilst forgetting who actually wrote the book. it is what is written that counts and i hope to be pleasantly...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st September 2006, 10:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,051
Posted By B.I
they were made as decorative things, to cater for...

they were made as decorative things, to cater for a growing tourist industry (which started during the british occupation).
however, if someone broke into my house wielding a sword, i would happily...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th September 2006, 05:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 37,348
Posted By B.I
hi, i wasnt even remotely considering joining...

hi,
i wasnt even remotely considering joining in this post, as it well outside my sphere and there are more able contributors here that would offer a more interesting opinion.
however, i am...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th September 2006, 10:45 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 45,785
Posted By B.I
i made no innuendos, comments or judgements about...

i made no innuendos, comments or judgements about this book. i look forward to reading it, just like anything else new on oriental arms. i only asked if the author used his own opinion to date...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th September 2006, 08:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,051
Posted By B.I
hi, its indian, and not persian. the brass...

hi,
its indian, and not persian.
the brass shields were thought to be from benares and date to the late 19th (if you are lucky) and well into the late 20th, with some real touristy ones still...
Forum: Swap Forum 19th September 2006, 08:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 22,897
Posted By B.I
i understand ernests concerns. i am a big fan of...

i understand ernests concerns. i am a big fan of keeping old traditions going and koftgari is part of india's decorative legacy.
however, there are many old hilts being re-decorated - maybe not to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th September 2006, 08:28 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 45,785
Posted By B.I
hi michal, i have also heard that the book is...

hi michal,
i have also heard that the book is way too heavy for the binding, hence the warning.
i dont have it yet, and have asked for opinions from people that have and no one is willing to commit...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th September 2006, 01:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 15,188
Posted By B.I
a translation of the title or the content? we...

a translation of the title or the content?
we would all kill for a translation of the text as its a fantastic book of turkish arms. worth buying for the imagery alone.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th September 2006, 09:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,722
Posted By B.I
thats not a stupid question, just a slightly...

thats not a stupid question, just a slightly confusing one. what is a super-curved shamshir? there are many indian swords with persian blades, and many swords with indian blades, possibly made by...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th September 2006, 12:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 24,222
Posted By B.I
thanks RhysMichael, the first link is the most...

thanks RhysMichael,
the first link is the most interesting, as it appears to have a pretty early example (although i would love to see a closer image). most i have seen seem to be of a later age. as...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd September 2006, 11:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 24,222
Posted By B.I
hi, i cant believe there isnt more information...

hi,
i cant believe there isnt more information to be offered. if not on this particular sword, but on this type in general. its not indian, and so i have never spent much time with them, but as a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st September 2006, 06:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 24,222
Posted By B.I
nice sword. think this is definately rick's...

nice sword.
think this is definately rick's (rswords) territory, as i know he's done some research on these. they take direct influence from the early tulwar form of the 16thC (elgood shows a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st September 2006, 05:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,358
Posted By B.I
tulwars hilts come in various different...

tulwars hilts come in various different constructions, including a seam along the side, so i dont have a problem with it at all.
i would go along with ariels assessment in dating. the hilt is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th August 2006, 11:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,989
Posted By B.I
more

more
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th August 2006, 11:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,989
Posted By B.I
Islamic Gallery Open...Finally!

the jameel gallery has finally been re-opened in the V&A, after three long years of refurbishment. its really well done, and although still pretty dark (hence the bad photos) its layout is much...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th August 2006, 12:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,922
Posted By B.I
this is indian and northern, probably rajesthan....

this is indian and northern, probably rajesthan. i would think it dates to early 19thC and i think the whole piece is original and en suite. its a good thing and you did well to find it.
the...
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